RAHC appoints Tess McGuigan as Acting National Manager
Following the recent departure of David Glasson to take up a senior position with the RACGP, the Remote Area Health Corps (RAHC) is delighted to announce the appointment of Tess McGuigan as Acting National Manager.
COVID-19 Territory Check In app
Under new health requirements in the Northern Territory (NT), individuals are now required to check-in at most businesses and venues, including supermarkets, restaurants and gyms.
Updates to Remote Primary Healthcare Manuals: November 2021
The Remote Primary Health Care Manuals (RPHCM) are currently under review, with the newest edition expected to be released in late 2022.
Sales of the current 2017 Remote Primary Health Care Manuals will cease in April 2022.
Meet our Health Professionals: Lynne Gruell, Dental Therapist
RAHC works with an incredible team of General Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Dentists, Dental Therapists, Dental Assistants and Audiologists, one of whom is Dental Therapist Lynne Gruell.
RAHC's minimum credentialing criteria: General Practitioners
The Remote Area Health Corps (RAHC) is a Commonwealth-funded program and the craft group requirements are set by the Department of Health.
Updates to Remote Primary Healthcare Manuals: October 2021
The Remote Primary Health Care Manuals Project Team has announced that 98% of primary reviews have been completed.
Protocols are now being updated to reflect the endorsed changes. For significant content changes, they will consult with clinicians prior to the secondary review.
RAHC and Red Lily Health Service formalise their relationship
Remote Area Health Corps (RAHC) is delighted to announce its formal relationship with Red Lily Health Service.
Photography whilst on placement
The Remote Area Health Corps (RAHC) is seeking images or videos from Health Professionals (HPs) to post on our social networks.
RAHC's minimum credentialing criteria: Oral Health Professionals
The Remote Area Health Corps (RAHC) is a Commonwealth-funded program and the craft group requirements are set by the Department of Health.
RAHC – Our Story
The Remote Area Health Corps (RAHC) was established in 2008 and is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health. It addresses persistent challenges to accessing primary healthcare services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Northern Territory.
The NT's roadmap out of the pandemic – Interstate travel and vaccines
In September, the Northern Territory (NT) Government announced their roadmap out of the pandemic, citing that vaccines are key to keeping Territorians safe.
Preparing to transition into remote primary health care nursing FAQs
The Remote Area Health Corps (RAHC) is excited to share a new Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) flyer. This document answers commonly asked questions from nurses preparing to transition into a remote primary health care (PHC) setting.
RAHC Stories: Room with a View
The life of Adelaide dental nurse Vicki McFarlane changed dramatically when a friend shared her experience of working for RAHC. ‘I looked at the website and knew immediately this was for me,’ Vicki says. ‘So, I applied for leave from my part-time job with the South Australian Dental Service.’
