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| Date | News |
|---|---|
| 28/12/2011 |
RAHC's RPHTDC Emergency Skills Training Course
RAHC held a RPHTDC Emergency Skills Training course in Canberra on the 13th and 14th December, 2011. This was a great success with many of the participants exclaiming that it was an informative course and the facilitator's were extremely knowledge. |
| 16/11/2011 |
RAHC introduces our Clinical Team
Introduces health professionals to a clinical support network while working alongside RAHC. |
| 29/9/2011 |
RAHC celebrates 1000th health professional placement in a remote NT Indigenous community
RAHC has now filled over 1,000 short-term health professional placements into remote Indigenous communities across the NT since beginning operations less than 3 years ago. |
| 25/8/2011 |
RAHC health professionals feature in new government campaign
A new Australian Government campaign encouraging health professionals to consider working in Indigenous health showcases RAHC health professionals. |
| 8/7/2011 |
NAIDOC Week
This week the Remote Area Health Corps celebrates NAIDOC week and the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. |
| 12/5/2011 |
International Nurses Day - 12 May
Today the Remote Area Health Corps (RAHC) celebrates International Nurses Day to acknowledge the contribution made by every nurse to the health of society |
| 24/3/2011 |
National Close the Gap Day – March 24
Today is National Close the Gap Day. The Remote Area Health Corps (RAHC) is committed to closing the life expectancy gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. |
| 27/1/2011 |
RAHC fills 700 health professional placements in NT remote Indigenous communities
The Remote Area Health Corps (RAHC) has now filled over 700 short-term health professional placements in remote Indigenous communities across the Northern Territory (NT). |
| 5/8/2010 |
RAHC helps ‘Close the Gap’ by filling 500 health professional placements
The Remote Area Health Corps (RAHC) has now filled over 500 short-term health professional placements into remote Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory (NT) since beginning operations less than 2 years ago. |
| 7/7/2010 |
Funding extended for RAHC
The Department of Health and Ageing and Aspen Medical have signed an agreement to continue the operation of RAHC for another 12 months based on the success of the first two years of operation |
| 3/5/2010 |
RAHC fills 400 health professional placements
RAHC has filled over 400 short-term health professional placements in remote Indigenous communities across the Northern Territory (NT) in less than 18 months of operations. |
| 5/2/2010 |
Introduction to Remote Health Practice Program now Online
The Remote Area Health Corps (RAHC) has launched a suite of online clinical training modules designed especially for health professionals working in remote Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory (NT). |
| 4/12/2009 |
RAHC celebrates 1st anniversary
The Remote Area Health Corps (RAHC) today celebrates the anniversary of its first health professional placement in a remote community in the Northern Territory (NT). |
| 20/10/2009 |
RAHC achieves 200th health professional placement in the NT
The Remote Area Health Corps (RAHC) has achieved its 200th health professional placement in a remote Indigenous community in the Northern Territory (NT) since beginning operations in late 2008. |
| 10/9/2009 |
The bush brushes up on dental care
Children in Alice Springs town camps are benefiting from a three-week additional dental service outreach by the Central Australia Oral Health Service. |
| 4/8/2009 |
RAHC places first urban-based Dentist into NT
The Remote Area Health Corps (RAHC) has placed its first urban-based Dentist into an Indigenous community in the Northern Territory. |
| 10/7/2009 |
Federal Health Minister opens Darwin RAHC Office
The Minister for Health and Ageing, the Hon Nicola Roxon MP, has officially opened the new Darwin office of the Remote Area Health Corps |
| 6/7/2009 |
RAHC celebrates 100th health professional placement in the NT
The Remote Area Health Corps (RAHC) has announced the placement of its 100th urban-based health professional in support of primary healthcare services in the Northern Territory (NT) since beginning operations in late 2008. |
| 22/5/2009 |
Dental Boost for Indigenous Health Initiative
The Remote Area Health Corps (RAHC) is now calling on all dental health professionals in Australia to be |
| 26/3/2009 |
Indigenous Health Initiative Appoints General Manager
The Remote Area Health Corps (RAHC) has appointed Dr Lisa Studdert as General Manager. |

