Regional and remote communities will benefit from an expansion of Flinders University’s rural health training opportunities across the Riverland, Mallee and Coorong regions, thanks to a Federal Government funding boost announced today in Murray Bridge by Regional Health Minister, Dr David Gillespie.
Awarded $1.94 million to extend the Government’s Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training (RHMT) program, the funding will see the expansion of multidisciplinary service-learning placements coordinated from Flinders Rural and Remote Health SA campuses in Murray Bridge and Berri. It means future physios, occupational therapists and other health professionals will have the chance to do work placements that both contribute to community health and wellbeing, and to the development of their professional skills.
Flinders University President and Vice-Chancellor Professor Colin Stirling welcomed the government’s investment in growing the regional workforce, highlighting it confirms Flinders position as a respected leader in rural and remote allied health learning.
“This is a testament to Flinders’ long-standing commitment to rural and remote health and will allow us to expand on our already extensive experience in educating and developing the regional health work force of the future,” says Professor Stirling.
“Through Flinders Rural and Remote Health across South Australia and into the Northern Territory, our fundamental vision is to improve the health of our communities through the transformative power of education, research and health care.
“Our geographic footprint across South Australia and throughout the Australian Central Corridor is a defining feature for Flinders, allowing us to deliver regional academic programs, training and research that impact some of the most diverse communities in Australia.”
