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National Reconciliation Week

National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.

COVID-19 booster vaccinations

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the world in many ways, and as we continue to live with the virus, vaccination continues to be one of the most effective ways to combat the spread.  

Supporting your transition into remote healthcare

The Remote Area Health Corps (RAHC) New-to-Remote Program aims to support and educate Health Professionals (HPs) who are new to remote practice.

RAHC launches new eLearning Modules – Cultural Safety

The Remote Area Health Corps (RAHC) is excited to announce the launch of two new eLearning modules, Cultural Safety 1: Principles and Practice and Cultural Safety 2: Culturally Safe Health Care in Practice.

Japanese Encephalitis Virus Vaccination

Since 2022, the Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) has been found in feral pigs across the Top End and three human cases have occurred in 2021-2022. This year, JEV has also been detected in mosquitoes in urban Darwin.

World Immunisation Week

World Immunisation Week, celebrated in the last week of April each year, highlights the collective action needed to promote vaccines to protect people of all ages against disease.

Flu Season 2023

Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a respiratory infection caused by viruses. Three main types of viruses cause flu, these are influenza A, influenza B and influenza C.

General flu symptoms include:

World Health Day 2023

Each year, we celebrate World Health Day on 7 April.

RAHC's minimum credentialing criteria: Dentists

The Remote Area Health Corps (RAHC) is an Indigenous-focused health workforce specialist and partner.

RAHC's minimum credentialing criteria: Oral Health Therapists

The Remote Area Health Corps (RAHC) is an Indigenous-focused health workforce specialist and partner.

RAHC's minimum credentialing criteria: Dental Therapists

The Remote Area Health Corps (RAHC) is an Indigenous-focused health workforce specialist and partner.

The Remote Area Health Corps in 2022

The Remote Area Health Corps (RAHC) had a great year in 2022, with several milestones met and new programme updates rolled out.

Sydney Peace Prize 2021-22

Remote Area Health Corps (RAHC) team members attended the Sydney Peace Prize Award Ceremony and Lecture in November. The 2021-2022 award winner is The Uluru Statement from the Heart. 

Christmas in community

‘Within 30 minutes of being back in my hometown of Melbourne, someone honked their horn and cut me off,’ says Tess McGuigan, Darwin-based Remote Area Health Corps (RAHC) Operations Manager.

Updates to Remote Primary Healthcare Manuals: November 2022

The Remote Primary Health Care Manuals (RPHCM) are currently under review. Whilst the newest editions were anticipated for release in November 2022, the Editorial Committee will delay the launch until February 2023.