Struggling to attract and retain skilled professionals in your rural community?
You’re not alone – and there ARE solutions. I’ve been having some fascinating conversations lately with rural health leaders, community coordinators, and PHN managers about workforce challenges – and more importantly, about practical solutions. “What Cath has developed takes the guesswork out of the rural workforce challenge.” – Dr Cindy Dennis, Kangaroo Island, SA […]
From Hoping to Strategic Recruiting: How Peel Health Care is Transforming Rural GP Recruitment
In rural communities across Australia, the challenge of attracting and retaining healthcare professionals has reached crisis levels. When Melissa Hayes, CEO of Peel Health Care in Tamworth, NSW found herself facing what she describes as “the perfect storm” of GP shortages, she knew something had to change in their approach. “We had a GP who […]
From Struggle to Success: A Rural Medical Practice’s Workforce Journey
When I recently caught up with Heather Pearce, CEO of Thrive Medical in Broken Hill, eight months after implementing the Attract Connect Stay (ACS) framework, the transformation was remarkable. Their journey from relying on medical locums to establishing a sustainable medical practice offers valuable insights for rural healthcare providers facing similar challenges. Breaking Through the […]
Creating Community Connections: A Path to Retaining Skilled Workers in Bundaberg
Shared with permission of Gayle Reynolds In today’s ever-evolving world, attracting and retaining skilled professionals in rural and regional communities is a challenge many towns face. Dr. Cath Cosgrave, an expert in rural workforce retention and attraction, shared valuable insights on this subject during a recent episode of the Partner Up podcast and web series by […]