Discover Our Comprehensive Training Programs
These programs are designed to empower rural communities and transform workforce strategies. From enhancing community engagement to developing a resilient rural town’s skilled workforce, our range of training options offers the guidance and tools essential for success.
Explore our Training Programs
Learn more about each training program and how they can benefit your organisation or rural community. Choose the path that aligns with your goals and embark on a journey of workforce transformation to build a stronger, more cohesive rural community.
Kickstart your Community Connector Program
For community leaders, economic development groups, rural councils, and businesses aiming to strengthen community connections and address skilled workforce shortages.
Attract Connect Stay Launchpad Program
Ideal for HR managers, team leaders responsible for attracting skilled workers and professionals to their rural-based organisations and retaining this high-quality talent.
Catalyst Coaching with Dr Cath Cosgrave
Take the first step towards transforming your rural health workforce by participating in a coaching program tailored to your specific needs.
Book Dr. Cath Cosgrave as a Presenter
Elevate your event with expert insights on rural health from Dr. Cath Cosgrave, offering engaging, insightful presentations and proven strategies to tackle rural workforce challenges.
Tailored Workshops on Rural Health and Workforce Development
Transform your organisation or community with interactive workshops led by Dr. Cath Cosgrave, delivering customised learning experiences and practical solutions for rural health and social care environments.
Kickstart your Community Connector Program (CCP)
Empowering Rural Leaders to Strengthen Their Communities
Why It’s Unmissable:
Confronted with the challenge of securing and maintaining a skilled, committed workforce in rural or regional areas? The Kickstart your Community Connector Program stands as your beacon of hope. Crafted with a deep focus on fostering community bonds and leveraging evidence-based methodologies, this program empowers you to cultivate a vibrant, enduring skilled workforce. Engage with us to transform your community engagement practices and embed lasting change, ensuring the prosperity and health of your community.
Do It Yourself
Self-Paced Online Modules
- 4 x Self-paced Module (Ready, Set, Go, Next)
- 30+ short training videos
- 1 x Course Guide
- 1 x Reflection Workbook
- Toolkit with templates
- Yours to Keep – Downloadable resources and video access
Done Together
With Dr. Cath Cosgrave
- All the Do It Yourself Program plus:
- 3 x 1-hour Ask Me Anything Strategy Calls with Dr Cosgrave
- Anytime online coaching & feedback over 7 weeks
- 7 x weekly 15min Group Coaching Calls
- Bonus: Live Online Community Forum: Q&A with your stakeholders
Impact Network
With Dr. Cath Cosgrave
- 10 x monthly live webinar and Q&A
- Anytime online bank of resources, tools & support from Dr Cosgrave
- Access to 3, 6, 12 month impact surveys for customers
- Access a tailored CRM for Community Connectors
- 2 x 1-hour Ask Me Anything Strategy Calls with Dr Cosgrave
Who Is It For?
- Community leaders seeking to create stronger, more connected rural communities.
- Economic development groups focused on improving services in rural and regional areas especially healthcare and social care.
- Rural and regional local councils and businesses wanting to address skilled workforce shortages.
- Anyone committed to supporting the successful integration of new skilled workers and their families.
What Does the Program Offer?
- Comprehensive Program Setup Guide: Step-by-step instructions on launching the CCP, including evaluating community readiness, planning, and implementation strategies.
- Integration and Retention Solutions: Innovative approaches to support Community Connectors to help attract, integrate, and retain professionals and other skilled workers, and provide a concierge service supporting newcomer workers and their families’ transition and connection to the community.
- Community Enhancement Benefits: Strengthened local networks, improved access to essential services, and economic development through a focused, community-led effort.
Attract Connect Stay - Launchpad Program
Empowering Rural Resilience: Attract, Connect, Thrive
Who Is It For?
- Rural businesses – created especially for HR managers and team leaders wanting to better attract and retain high-quality skilled workers.
- Economic development bureaucrats committed to bolstering rural services.
- Rural community advocates passionate about improving local employment opportunities.
- Anyone invested in the growth and sustainability of rural and regional sectors.
What We Offer:
- Framework Mastery: Navigate Dr. Cath Cosgrave’s Attract Connect Stay Framework and the five implementation pillars, learning to apply its principles through a step-by-step approach that addresses rural skilled workforce challenges.
- Strategic Solutions for Workforce Stability: Discover innovative strategies for attracting, integrating, and retaining essential healthcare and social care personnel, focusing on creating a supportive environment for both new employees and their families.
- Enhancement of Community and Organisational Capacities: Foster stronger community connections and enhance the accessibility of services, contributing to the overall development and economic growth of rural and regional areas through a community-centric approach.
Why It’s Unmissable:
If you’re a rural business grappling with the complexities of building a resilient skilled workforce, this program is your gateway to turning those challenges into opportunities. With expert guidance, proven strategies, and a community-focused approach, the Attract Connect Stay – Launchpad Program equips you to make lasting improvements to your skilled workforce strategy, enhancing both your organisation’s and your community’s well-being.
Do It Yourself
Self-Paced Online Modules
- 5 x Self-paced Modules covering the ACS pillars
- 20+ short training videos
- 1 x Course Guide
- 1 x Reflection Workbook
- Tool Kit with Templates
- Yours to Keep downloadable resources and video access
Done Together
With Dr. Cath Cosgrave
- All the Do It Yourself Program plus:
- 5 x 2hr Webinars diving deep on each of the 5 ACS pillars
- 3 x 60 minute–Ask Me Anything Personal Strategy calls with Dr Cosgrave
- Access to online Launchpad toolkit templates, guidelines & checklists
- Online Group Support
- Exclusive Bonus: Post Program 1hr Check-in with Dr. Cosgrave
Catalyst Coaching
With Dr. Cath Cosgrave
After completing Launchpad, take your workforce strategy further with personalised coaching.
- The Power Hour: One-hour session for tailored guidance
- 3 x Power Hours: Consecutive sessions to support implementation of strategies
- Ongoing support to continue to align your strategies with the ACS Framework
Catalyst Coaching with Dr Cath Cosgrave
Empower Your Leadership Team
Empower your leadership team with one-on-one or group coaching sessions led by Dr. Cath Cosgrave, designed to support rural communities in addressing skilled workforce challenges. This program is ideal for senior leaders, HR managers, and community advocates who are looking for a catalyst to implement sustainable strategies for attracting and retaining skilled workers.
Dr. Cosgrave’s coaching services are tailored to your individual needs, offering situation specific advice, tools, and guidance to ensure the success of your rural workforce initiatives. Whether you’re launching a new program or refining existing strategies, Catalyst Coaching provides the expert insights and actionable steps you need to create lasting impact.
Integrating seamlessly with our online programs Kickstart your Community Connector Program and the Attract Connect Stay Launchpad, Catalyst Coaching ensures your team is equipped to navigate the complexities of skilled workforce development in rural settings with confidence and clarity.
Catalyst Coaching is suitable at any time for program participants or those taking the first step after downloading the self-assessment checklist. The checklist is a powerful tool to benchmark your organisation against the Attract Connect Stay Framework.
Choose the coaching option that best suits your needs.
1. The Power Hour
$399
After your complimentary 30-minute session with Dr. Cath Cosgrave, where you discuss your self-assessment checklist results or any other workforce challenges, you may choose to further develop your workforce strategy through a Power Hour.
This focused, one-hour session is designed to provide personalised guidance and actionable steps to help you move forward with confidence. Upon booking, you’ll receive a strategy form to complete, allowing Dr. Cosgrave to review your specific needs and any materials you wish to discuss.
Whether you’re looking to refine your current strategies or need expert advice on a new initiative, the Power Hour offers targeted support to drive meaningful progress in your rural workforce development efforts.
2. 3 x Weekly (or Monthly) Power Hours
$995
A deeper dive with three consecutive sessions, each building on the last. Between sessions, you’ll have set tasks designed to gradually implement the strategies discussed. This option is perfect for those ready to take proactive steps towards aligning their organisation with the Attract Connect Stay Framework.
Book Dr. Cath Cosgrave as a Presenter
Elevate Your Event with Expert Insights on Rural Health
Elevate your event with Dr. Cath Cosgrave, a leading authority on rural health and workforce development. Dr. Cosgrave has captivated audiences globally, as a keynote speaker and a panellist, sharing her ground-breaking Attract Connect Stay Framework and Community Connector Program. Her speaking engagements span diverse platforms, including prestigious conferences, symposiums, and online forums, each tailored to deliver impactful insights and strategies for tackling rural workforce challenges.
Why Dr. Cath Cosgrave for Your Speaking Engagement?
Expertise That Transcends Borders: Dr. Cosgrave’s Australian and international (New Zealand and Canada) presentations highlight her deep understanding of rural health dynamics, making her insights universally applicable and sought after.
- Engaging & Insightful Presentations: With topics ranging from organisational culture to the social determinants of attraction and retention, Dr. Cosgrave delivers content that is both informative and engaging, designed to resonate with a broad audience.
- Customised Content for Maximum Impact: Understanding that each audience is unique, Dr. Cosgrave tailors her presentations to meet the specific needs and interests of your attendees, ensuring relevance and actionable takeaways.
- Proven Strategies, Real Results: Through her speaking engagements, Dr. Cosgrave shares proven frameworks and innovative solutions that have been instrumental in transforming skilled workforces particularly in healthcare across numerous regional and rural communities.
Bring Dr. Cath Cosgrave to your next event and guarantee your audience an enriching experience that combines theoretical insights with practical solutions. Contact us to book Dr. Cosgrave for your speaking engagement and set the stage for transformative discussions.
List of Invited Speaking Engagements: Keynotes, Presentations and Panels by Dr. Cath Cosgrave
2025
Regional Research Insights Conference, Queensland Parliament House, Brisbane, Qld (4 March). Keynote Presentation: From Research to Reality: The Attract Connect Stay Framework and Community Connector Program’s Impact on Regional Workforce Development.
2024
- 1st Australasian College for Emergency Medicine’s Regional, Rural and Remote Emergency Medicine Conference Darwin, NT (8-9 July): Presentation on Attract Connect Stay Framework and Community Connector Program. Panellist on Rejuvenate: the Power of Community’
- Hauora Taiwhenua – New Zealand – National Rural Health Conference, Wellington, NZ (5-6 April): Keynote on “Unleashing the Power of Attract-Connect-Stay”
- 6th Annual Inland Growth Summit, RDA Orana, Dubbo, NSW (21-22 Feb): Panellist on Rural & Remote Health.
2023
- Occupational Therapy Australia, Regional, Rural, and Remote Special Interest Group, Online (10 Oct): Presentation on Attract Connect Stay Framework and five pillar solution.
- National Economic Development Conference, Karratha, WA (22-24 Aug): Presentation on the Attract Connect Stay Framework and Community Connector Program and panellist.
- NSW Government, Agency for Clinical Innovation, RICH Forum, Online (13 June): Keynote on Attract Connect Stay Framework and five pillar solution.
2022
- National Centre for Farmers’ Health, Farming a Brighter Future Symposium, Waurn Ponds, VIC (9 Sep): Presentation on Attract Connect Stay Framework’s application in the agriculture sector: part Of Rural Workforce
- Recruitment, Retention and Capacity Building to Support Farmer Health, Wellbeing and Safety Session
Western Alliance Annual Symposium in Dunkeld, VIC (22 Nov) Presentation on Community Connector Program: Attract Connect Stay- A community-led solution to attract and retain healthcare professionals to work and live in rural places - Regional Development Australia- Mid North Coast, IGNITE MNC – Annual Conference, Woolgoolga, NSW (2 Nov): Panellist on ‘Workforce’
2021
- Rural Workforce Association Victoria, Allied Health Primary Care Solutions Forum, Online (26 May): Presentation on Attract Connect Stay Framework and Community Connector Program.
- NSW Rural Doctors Network Event, Online (5 Nov): Presentation on Attract Connect Stay Framework and Community Connector Program.
2020
- National Rural Health Student Network Webinar Supper series, Online (13 July): Presentation on Attract Connect Stay Framework and Community Connector Program.
- SARRAH Webinar Series (14 May): Presentation on the Social Determinants of a Rural and Remote Health Workforce.
2019
- 13th Annual Workforce Planning for Healthcare, Sydney NSW (Nov): Keynote with R. Cooper on health professional retention.
- Government of Nunavut, Iqaluit, Canada (15 May): Presentation on Attract Connect Stay Framework
- University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) (24 May): Presentation on Attract Connect Stay Framework
2018
- University of British Columbia (UBC) (15-17 October): Presentations one to community and other to UBC faculty and post grad students on Attract Connect Stay Framework
Tailored Workshops on Rural Health and Workforce Development
Empowering Rural Futures: Transformative Workshops with Dr Cath Cosgrave
Elevate your organisation’s or community’s skilled workforce capacity with targeted, interactive workshops led by Dr. Cath Cosgrave, a renowned expert in rural health workforce strengthening. Dr. Cosgrave brings her vast experience and innovative approaches directly to your team or group, offering practical, evidence-based solutions tailored to the unique challenges of rural health and social care environments.
Why Choose Dr. Cath Cosgrave’s Workshops?
- Customised Learning Experiences: From national and international conferences to local public health services, Dr. Cosgrave’s workshops are designed to meet the specific needs of rural leaders, managers, and community stakeholders, ensuring relevant, actionable outcomes.
- Interactive and Engaging: Dr. Cosgrave’s sessions go beyond traditional lectures, involving participants in discussions, case studies, and planning exercises that foster a deeper understanding of the material and its application.
- Proven Strategies for Real-World Challenges: Drawing on her successful workshops, such as “Unleashing the Power of the Community Connector Program” and “Attract Connect Stay: An Employee Recruitment and Retention Workshop Series for Local Businesses,” Dr. Cosgrave shares insights and tools that have already made significant impacts in rural communities across Australia and internationally.
- Comprehensive Coverage: Whether it’s a full-day deep dive or a series of half-day sessions, each workshop is packed with content on attracting, recruiting, and retaining a dedicated rural health workforce, from person-centred and place-based approaches to comprehensive community engagement strategies.
Book Dr. Cath Cosgrave for a workshop at your organisation or group and take the first step toward transforming your rural health workforce and community. Contact us to discuss how we can customise a workshop to suit your needs and make a lasting impact on your team or group and the communities you serve.
List of Expert-Led Workshops: Facilitated by Dr. Cath Cosgrave
2024
- Hauora Taiwhenua – New Zealand – National Rural Health Conference, Wellington, NZ (6 April): Training for rural leaders and managers of health and social care services interested in establishing a Community Connector Program: Unleashing the Power of the Community Connector Program to Strengthen Your Rural Healthcare Workforce (1.5 hrs)
2023
- Western District Health Service, Hamilton, VIC (March, June, Sep): Training for Senior Managers: Attract Connect Stay – Training Workshops for Implementing the Five Pillars (3X1/2 days)
- AH202, Mid Coast, NSW (28 April): Training for AH202 Committee – Governance and Financial Sustainability for the Community Connector Program (1/2 day)
2022
- AH202, Mid Coast, NSW (6 Oct): Training for local business: Exploring the benefits of the Mid Coast Community Connector Program for your business and community (1.5 hrs)
2021
- Echuca Regional Health, Echuca, VIC (24 May): Training for Community Service’s Management group: Improving Attraction, Recruitment and Retention: Person-Centred & Place-Based Approach Workshop (full day)
- Greater Shepparton City Council, Online (11 & 18 March): Training for local businesses in Shepparton LGA: Attract Connect Stay: An Employee Recruitment and Retention Workshop Series for Local Businesses (2 X 1/2 day workshops)
2019
- Latrobe Valley Authority, Gippsland, VIC (28-30 Aug): Community Workshops to support the development of a Gippsland-wide Allied Health Workforce Strategy workshops held in Wonthaggi, Traralgon, Bairnsdale: Attract Connect Stay: Allied Health Recruitment & Retention Strategy Workshops (3X 1/2 day workshops)
- South West Healthcare, Warrnambool Base Hospital, Warrnambool, VIC (10 April): Training for Department Managers: The Attract Connect Stay Framework
