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Rural Workforce Agency Victoria (RWAV): A non-profit provider of sustainable healthcare workforce so RWAV specialises in recruitment, support and retention.

Rural Workforce Agency Victoria (RWAV) is a non-profit government funded organisation improving health care for rural, regional and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Victoria. We recruit GPs, nurses and allied health professionals, and arrange locum relief, as well as providing access to government grants and outreach services.

10/09/2026

💛 R U OK? Day at RWAV

This morning, the RWAV team came together over a morning tea to recognise R U OK? Day and create space for connection, conversation and getting to know each other.

From team bingo to activities inspired by R U OK? resources, it was a great reminder that a simple conversation can make a real difference https://loom.ly/19cA5eI

Every day can be an R U OK? day. By noticing changes and asking the question, we can help someone feel supported and remind them they’re not alone.

And of course, the team wore yellow to brighten up the office and show our support!

08/09/2026

📢 Project Launch: Mapping Rural Health Workforce Housing Across Victoria

Access to suitable housing is becoming one of the biggest challenges facing rural health workforce recruitment and retention.

RWAV, in partnership with Monash University School of Rural Health, has launched the 'Addressing Housing Availability for the Regional and Rural Workforce: A Rural Housing Mapping Project'.

The project will create the first statewide picture of housing availability and suitability in rural and regional Victoria, and the effects this has on the availability of our rural health workforce.

The knowledge we gain will help inform practical, evidence-based solutions to support health professionals living and working in rural Victoria.

Together, we're building the evidence needed to support a sustainable rural health workforce for the future.

Read the full media release here: https://loom.ly/YIJqZt4

06/09/2026

Ready to grow your skills and strengthen your healthcare career?

Eligibility criteria:

✅ HWSP Scholarship: For postgraduate studies such as Graduate Certificates, Diplomas, Master's, or PhDs.
✅ HWSP Bursary: For clinical upskilling, like short courses, workshops, conferences, or exam prep.
✅ HWSP For Locums: For locum healthcare providers to access the same clinical upskilling support.

🔗 Learn more and apply here: https://bit.ly/3XflNqq

03/09/2026

🙌 Thank you, Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation Inc, for having us at the Movement by Improvement - CQI Forum. It was a fantastic opportunity to connect, learn, and raise awareness of RWAV's work supporting rural health across Victoria.

We're grateful for the many meaningful conversations and new connections made along the way.

31/08/2026

We're proud to partner with Monash University School of Rural Health to launch the Addressing Housing Availability for the Regional and Rural Workforce: A Rural Housing Mapping Project.

RWAV and Monash University School of Rural Health are working together to build the first statewide picture of housing availability and suitability in rural and regional Victoria, and the effects this has on the availability of our rural health workforce.

The project will help identify existing gaps in housing availability and their drivers. This knowledge will be used to inform practical, evidence-based solutions to support health professionals living and working in rural Victoria, ultimately working to strengthen access to healthcare for communities across the state.

Together, we're creating the evidence needed to support a sustainable rural health workforce for the future.

🔗 Read the full media release here: https://loom.ly/YIJqZt4

📸 Pictured (L-R): Dr Michael Leach, Lauren Cordwell, Associate Professor Matthew Carroll, Associate Professor Pam Harvey, Fiona Wilson, Professor Belinda O'Sullivan and Dr Tori Stratford.

25/08/2026

The latest Victorian Rural Health Workforce Census 2025–2026 reveals critical workforce shortages, increasing pressure on health professionals and significant gaps in access to care.

Key barriers include:
🏠 Limited housing availability
💰 Relocation costs
👶 Childcare shortages
🤝 Professional isolation
📚 Limited access to professional development

These findings highlight the need for coordinated, place-based solutions to attract, support and retain the health workforce rural communities need.

🔗 Read the full Census report:https://rwav.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Victorian-Rural-Health-Workforce-Census-2025-2026.pdf

23/08/2026

Looking to grow your skills while working in rural or regional Victoria?

RWAV’s Medical Professional Development (MPD) Program provides funding support for eligible medical practitioners to access professional development opportunities.

You may be eligible if you are:

✅ A GP or GP in training
✅ Working in a MMM 2–7 location in Victoria
✅ Providing at least 15 hours of face-to-face clinical care per week

Receive up to $5,000 per financial year to support costs such as training, course fees, travel, accommodation and childcare.

👉 Apply now via the link: https://loom.ly/dYyrcs8

The MPD Program is funded by the Victorian Government and administered by RWAV.

17/08/2026

Rural health workforce pressures are growing across Victoria

The annual Victorian Rural Health Workforce Census provides an important picture of the workforce challenges affecting rural healthcare, including workforce shortages, recruitment and retention pressures, service gaps and the locations where workforce needs are most acute.

📍 From Mildura and Swan Hill to Omeo, Orbost, Yarram and Moe, the Census identifies communities where workforce pressures require targeted attention

🔗 Read the full report: link in bio

🔗 Read the full Census report:https://rwav.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Victorian-Rural-Health-Workforce-Census-2025-2026.pdf

14/08/2026

The Health Workforce Scholarship Program (HWSP) provides funding to support rural and regional health professionals in MMM 3-7 for upskilling and advancing their careers.

✅ HWSP Scholarship: For postgraduate studies such as Graduate Certificates, Diplomas, Master's, or PhDs.
✅ HWSP Bursary: For clinical upskilling, like short courses, workshops, conferences, or exam prep.
✅ HWSP For Locums: For locum healthcare providers to access the same clinical upskilling support.

🔗 Learn more and apply here: https://bit.ly/3XflNqq

13/08/2026

Great healthcare careers don't happen by chance; they are built through the right support, opportunities, and experiences.

RWAV collected the insights of health professionals on our 2026 Snap Survey on Rural Healthcare Advocacy Priorities. The responses placed a strong focus on:

🏥Expanding rural training pathways.
🏫Investing in multidisciplinary learning hubs.
🏤Improving support for clinical placements and supervision.
🧑‍⚕️Career progression opportunities and regional internships that help people establish long-term careers in rural communities.

These priorities reflect a shared understanding that workforce growth and sustainability go hand in hand. Attracting healthcare professionals to rural areas is only the start. We also need to ensure professionals continue to stay by giving them access to the training, development, and support needed to build rewarding careers close to the communities they serve.

To learn more about the RWAV’s Rural Healthcare Advocacy Priorities Snap Survey click here 👉 https://bit.ly/3S9PLNL

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