Innovating, integrating and strengthening care for rural and remote regions
5-7August 2026
Eora/Sydney
CO-LOCATED WITH
In partnership with
Welcome to the National Rural and Remote Healthcare Conference
This event brings together leaders from across Australia who are committed to improving health outcomes for rural and remote communities. At a time when services are under increasing pressure, this conference provides a dedicated forum to share practical strategies that support safe, sustainable, and equitable care delivery.
Across the program, there is a focus on the issues shaping the sector today, from workforce attraction and retention to digital health enablement, service accessibility, funding models, and the delivery of culturally safe care. Importantly, the program explores how to better integrate services across primary, community, and acute settings to meet the complex needs of regional and remote populations.
By attending, you will join a network of senior decision-makers, policymakers, and service leaders who are actively working to strengthen and evolve healthcare delivery. The conference offers a practical opportunity to exchange ideas, build partnerships, and engage with those driving change on the ground.
We look forward to welcoming you to Sydney this August as we work together to shape the future of rural and remote healthcare in Australia.
Our Sponsor
Reasons To Attend
Gain practical, real-world solutions to address workforce shortages, improve retention, and build sustainable staffing models tailored to rural and remote settings
Explore how digital health, telehealth, and emerging technologies can be effectively implemented to expand access and improve care delivery across vast distances
Learn from leading policymakers, health executives, and frontline practitioners who are successfully navigating complex system challenges and driving measurable outcomes
Strengthen your approach to culturally safe, community-led care, including strategies that better support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health outcomes
Discover innovative models for delivering aged care and managing chronic disease in resource-constrained and geographically dispersed environments
Connect with senior leaders and decision-makers from across government, health services, and academia to share insights, build partnerships, and collaborate on solutions that will shape the future of rural and remote healthcare
Featured Speakers
Riki Nia Nia
Chief Executive Officer
Te Rau Ora (NZ)
Wendy Hubbard
Chief Executive Officer
Australian Rural and Remote Community Services
Neelu Kaur
Chief Information Officer
The Hume Rural Health Alliance
Emma Barritt
Chief Executive Officer
CRANAplus
Shellie Burgess
Rural Health Network Manager
Agency for Clinical Innovation
Dr Tom Evens
Executive Director Medical Services and Research
NSW Ambulance
Ritesh Warty
Research Manager
Royal Flying Doctors Service Victoria
Daniel Best
Director, Virtual Care Improvement, Healthcare Improvement Unit, Clinical Excellence Queensland
Queensland Health
Workshop and Cultural Cruise Friday | 7 August
Healthy Body and Mind through Connection to Culture, Country and Community
For many First Nations people, connection to Country, culture and community is deeply tied to wellbeing, supporting healing, mindfulness and a strong sense of belonging, something that’s just as important for those working in the space to reconnect with.
This is reflected in this year’s workshop day, which brings together a mix of cultural experiences, including a wellbeing yarning session and a Tribal Warrior cruise around Sydney Harbour, offering a chance to step back, reflect on the forum and continue connecting with others in a more informal setting.
Past Sponsors
Success in Motion: Previous Event Highlights
