The Evolution of the Attract Connect Stay Framework: A Journey of Impact and Growth
Every effective solution begins with a clear understanding of the problem. For me, Dr. Cath Cosgrave, this journey started with a focus on retaining skilled healthcare workers in rural areas. Over time, this focus expanded, and the Attract Connect Stay Framework evolved from a solo research effort into a collaborative, team-driven initiative that’s making a […]
Transforming Rural Health Workforce: The Attract Connect Stay Solution Explained
The Attract Connect Stay (ACS) Solution is founded on a decade of my research and the acclaimed peer-reviewed Attract Connect Stay Framework. The framework and the research that underpins brings an innovative assets-based community development and place-based planning perspective to overcoming health professional workforce challenges in rural areas. It’s also proven to be effective for […]
Revitalising Rural Healthcare: The Attract Connect Stay Self-Assessment Checklist
The genesis of a ground-breaking Framework in the scenic yet secluded rural regions of NSW. In 2012 Dr. Cath Cosgrave embarked on her PhD journey that would transform rural healthcare management. Her pioneering research delved into the challenges of high turnover among early-career health professionals in regional, rural and remote communities. What emerged was the […]