Explore Western NSW

CONTENTS

Welcome to Western NSW 5

Why go west? 7

Rural generalism 9

Aboriginal health 11

How can we help you get there 13

Western NSW subregion 15

Murrumbidgee subregion 26 Welcome to Western NSW

ABOUT WESTERN NSW WHERE CAN YOU TRAIN?

The Western NSW training region is made up of two Where you train in Western NSW depends on the type training subregions – Western NSW and Murrumbidgee of training offer you are made at selection into the and ACT. Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) program.

The training region is remarkably diverse and there are If you’re a rural pathway registrar who is offered a amazing experiences to be enjoyed, in both GP training training place in the Western NSW subregion or the and leisure. From the rural lifestyle, to being part of the Murrumbidgee and ACT subregion, you will complete all great outdoors and enjoying the many festivals and of your GP term training in the subregion that you have events throughout the year, there are many reasons to been allocated. consider training in Western NSW. If you’re a general pathway registrar from another Both subregions offer excellent training opportunities in: subregion who is required to undertake a rural rotation as part of their training, or you are a registrar looking • community GP for a rural experience, you can undertake a rotation/s in • rural generalist/procedural skills training either the Western NSW subregion or the Murrumbidgee • Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services and ACT subregion. Contact your education coordinator (ACCHSs) to find out more. • academic GP. If you’re considering applying to the AGPT program and have ties to a rural subregion like Western NSW or Murrumbidgee, you may be eligible to apply for subregion priority preferencing to make sure you can continue your rural training pipeline.

For more information about training locations, request a copy of our applicant pack. Walgett Bourke

Broken Hill

Dubbo

Orange Bathurst Cowra Oberon Hay Grith Young

Wagga Wagga Canberra Queanbeyan

Western NSW Murrumbidgee and ACT

DIVERSE TRAINING FANTASTIC WELCOMING OPPORTUNITIES LIFESTYLE COMMUNITIES

VIBRANT ARTS AND SPORTING FACILITIES DIVERSE SCHOOL CULTURE SCENE AND TEAMS OPTIONS

Explore Western NSW | 5 DR MILLIE HOLBECK FROM SYDNEY TO WESTERN NSW "When I started studying medicine I knew I wanted to be a GP and I knew I wanted to go somewhere smaller where I could be part of the community and I could make more of a difference. One more GP in the big city doesn’t do much but one more GP somewhere where there aren’t too many can make more of a difference.

I just love the Murrumbidgee region because it has some of those urban comforts I’m used to, but it still has that community feel. People care about each other, you don’t have that in other places. I like that you’ve got a huge variety, you’ve got farmers coming in from out of town, you’ve got city folk, really a great diversity in the population which is really exciting." WHY GO WEST?

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Going rural is a unique and rewarding training experience. Who knows how long you might decide to stay? Serving a rural community even for a short time can make a big difference. Even if you do decide to move on, you can do so knowing you made an important contribution to a community in need during your time there.

BUILD YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Training in a supervised setting is a unique opportunity to gain new skills in a safe environment. With fewer specialist services readily accessible in some rural areas, patient presentations are often more diverse than those encountered in large metropolitan centres.

Make the most of this opportunity – experience the diversity of rural general practice and build an extensive knowledge base that you can use anywhere.

BE PART OF A TEAM

Today, most rural practices have teams of doctors, nurses and other health professionals working together, providing collegiate and supportive working environments for you to work and train within.

SUBSPECIALISE

One of the great appeals of general practice is career diversity and opportunity. Opportunities to sub-specialise, provide holistic care across multiple settings, and explore new areas of interest are often enhanced in a rural setting.

Explore Western NSW | 7 Rural generalism

WHAT IS A RURAL GENERALIST? HOW CAN YOU APPLY?

Rural generalists (also known as procedural GPs) There are two GP procedural training programs in are doctors who have a specialised skill in a NSW: particular area of medicine. • NSW Rural Generalist (RG) Training Program • NSW Rural GP Procedural Training Program. They play an important role in servicing small rural communities who do not have staff specialists Applications for advanced skills training places providing these services. can be made from PGY2 and above. Doctors interested in the RG program can also apply for the Across Western NSW there are opportunities to preparation Foundation Year program from PGY1. undertake training in a procedural skill, and for working as a rural generalist/procedural GP. CONSIDER APPLYING FOR THE HETI Rural generalist/procedural course subsidies FOUNDATION YEAR are available through GP Synergy and specialist colleges. For more details visit our supports and The Foundation Year is a program run by HETI subsidies page. to provide an introduction to the RG program. It’s highly recommended for anyone considering rural WHAT TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES generalism and includes education and access to mentors. ARE AVAILABLE? For further information visit the HETI website www. There are many training opportunities available in heti.nsw.gov.au or contact GP Synergy’s Special Western NSW as well as towns to practice those Education and Programs Manager on applicant@ skills. gpsynergy.com.au or 1300 477 963. Disciplines include: • adult internal medicine • anaesthetics • emergency medicine Explore procedural opportunities for each • mental health town in the following pages, or visit our • obstetrics and gynaecology website for maps and lists of all posts • paediatrics available. • surgery • palliative care. VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR NSW AND ACT TRAINING POSTS

LIST OF TRAINING POSTS AND LOCATIONS DR SALLY STREET GP OBSTETRICS GP REGISTRAR | MUDGEE

"Obstetrics chose me, I loved it from the moment I did it as a medical student. I love looking after the ladies through their pregnancies, being there for the birth of their babies and then watching the babies grow up.

In GP obstetrics, if you get a cough or a cold or a runny nose in your pregnancy, I’ve got it, if you get depressed, I’ve got it, if you fall over and hurt your knee, I’ve got that too.

Mudgee has the ultimate mix of medicine MAP OF TRAINING POSTS available, there’s emergency, there’s anaesthetics, there’s obstetrics, there’s general practice, there’s all the bits and pieces within general practice, all the different sub-specialties.

We’ve got three great schools to choose from for the kids, we’ve got an amazing lifestyle, with your choice of winery to enjoy on the weekends with live music, lots of festivals, non-stop festivals, lots of playgrounds and water parks."

Explore Western NSW | 9 Aboriginal health

Walgett Bourke

Coonamble

Broken Hill

Dubbo Wellington

Orange Bathurst Cowra Oberon

Hay Grith Young

Canberra Wagga Wagga Queanbeyan GP TRAINING IN ABORIGINAL HEALTH

Aboriginal health training posts are GP training positions undertaken in Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHSs). ACCHSs are Aboriginal organisations that provide primary health care and related services to their local Aboriginal community.

ACCHSs are community controlled organisations, overseen by a locally elected board of management.

They deliver holistic and culturally appropriate health care using a multidisciplinary team approach to ensure the best possible outcome for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.

Aboriginal health means not just the physical well-being of an individual but the social, emotional and cultural well-being of the whole community.

ACCHSs vary in size and the services they offer. Services generally include primary DR CAROLINE IVEY clinical care delivered by GPs working with Aboriginal health professionals with an "As a junior doctor from England, I never emphasis on holistic and preventive care, imagined I would end up as a GP in rural delivered in a culturally safe environment. Australia!

Across Western NSW there are numerous I quickly fell in love with the people, opportunities to train in Aboriginal health. lifestyle and landscape of the Central West. WHY TRAIN IN ABORIGINAL I would encourage all registrars to HEALTH? consider taking up a post in Aboriginal There are many benefits to undertaking part health particularly in a small rural town of your GP training in an Aboriginal health where you'll really get to appreciate the training post including: nature of a small-friendly community and what a difference that you can make to the • a better understanding of Aboriginal people in the community. and Torres Strait Islander health that can then be applied in an ACCHS or The health service offers a very holistic a mainstream general practice with patient-centred care model which is a Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander fantastic thing to be part of. At the health patients service we have a fantastic team. There’s • being part of a team that delivers holistic always somebody that I can call upon health care to help me manage any clinical or social • understanding the disparities in issue that might arise with one of my Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal health patients. status, and why it is important to close I love living in Wellington and the the gap. surrounding area because it's a really, really, friendly community. There's lots to do, there's always an activity on. It’s a great lifestyle, you can have a fantastic quality of life out here."

Explore Western NSW | 11 Howwe can help you get there

If you’re relocating to Western NSW for training, GP relevant to rural general practice within their Synergy may be able to help you with the move. funding cap. DEDICATED RURAL SUPPORT TEAM RURAL GENERALIST/PROCEDURAL

GP Synergy has a dedicated rural support team GP TRAINING EDUCATION SUBSIDIES providing relocation advice and assistance, GP Synergy provides up to $8,000 for pre-approved pastoral support, and information about the curriculum related course fees (excluding core subsidies available through GP Synergy and other qualification fees) not eligible for funding under any organisations. other program for registrars undertaking Advanced Skills and Advanced Specialised Training terms RELOCATION SUBSIDIES in emergency medicine, anaesthesia, surgery and DRANZCOG Advanced. Depending on the MMM classification of your placement, GP Synergy offers between $1,900 Commonwealth subsidies of up to $40,000 are and $9,500 per six months for relocation costs for also available for GPs to gain qualification in registrars training in MMM3-7 locations including: obstetrics and anaesthesia. For more information about these subsidies, visit the NSW RDN website. • moving fees, end of lease cleaning, connection and disconnection fees • travel and accommodation for pre-placement GENERAL PRACTICE RURAL interviews or accommodation site visits INCENTIVES PROGRAM (GPRIP) • travel to commence the placement. GPRIP, delivered by the Department of Health, Registrars training in MMM5-7 locations can provides financial incentives to medical also apply for reimbursement of two return trips practitioners practicing in regional and remote (flights/mileage) to their originating destination communities. For more information head to GPRIP. within their rural support cap each term. EMERGENCY COURSE AND STUDY SUBSIDIES Access the GP Synergy registrar support There are also subsidies for emergency courses and subsidy guidelines here. for rural GP registrars. Up to $3000 is available towards an accredited ALS/REST course, and up to $1000 per StAMPS exam to participate in ACRRM study groups.

Registrars training in MMM5-7 locations can also apply for reimbursement for education courses RURAL SUPPORT AT A GLANCE

There are numerous supports to help you experience rural general practice. Visit the supports and subsidies page on our website for more information.

DEDICATED RURAL SUPPORT TEAM

GOVERNMENT RELOCATION SUBSIDIES SUBSIDIES

RURAL SUPPORT AND SUBSIDIES

RURAL GENERALIST EMERGENCY COURSE AND EDUCATION SUBSIDIES STUDY SUBSIDIES

GP SYNERGY RURAL SUPPORT CAP BY TERM AND LOCATION*

MMM3 MMM4 MMM5 MMM6 MMM7

$1,930 $3,186 $4,228 $6,188 $9,497

*The rural support cap varies according to the MMM classification of your placement and is subject to change. Please see Registrar Support Guidelines for full terms and conditions.

Explore Western NSW | 13 Western NSW subregion

Walgett

Walgett Coonamble

Coonabarabran Coonamble

Coonabarabran Coolah

Coolah Gilgandra Gilgandra

Broken Hill Broken Hill Narromine Dubbo Narromine Dubbo Gulgong Mudgee Gulgong Wellington Rylstone Mudgee Kandos Molong Wellington Rylstone Parkes Orange Kandos Forbes Millthorpe Blayney Bathurst Molong Cowra Oberon Parkes Orange Forbes Millthorpe Blayney Bathurst Cowra Oberon

Group A

Group B

Group C

Group X Walgett Rural (MMM 2-7)

- Rural pathway registrars can only train in MMM 2-7 practices. - This map must be read in conjunction with the relevant Training Obligation Location Schedule. - This information is subject to change.

Group A Coonamble Group B Coonabarabran Group C Coolah Gilgandra Group X Broken Hill Narromine Dubbo Rural (MMM 2-7) Gulgong Mudgee- Rural pathway registrars can only train in MMM 2-7 practices. Wellington Rylstone- This map must be read in conjunction with the relevant Training Obligation Location Schedule. - This information is subject to change. Kandos Molong Parkes Orange Forbes Millthorpe Blayney Bathurst Cowra Oberon

Group A

Group B

Group C

Group X

Rural (MMM 2-7)

THE WESTERN NSW TRAINING SUBREGION

The Western NSW training subregion stretches across to the Queensland, South Australian and Victorian borders, encompassing regional centres such as Orange, Dubbo and Bathurst. TRAINING IN WESTERN NSW

There are 21 cities and towns across Western NSW with accredited training facilities.

With more than 50 training facilities and 130 GP supervisors across the subregion there are ample training opportunities, including six ACCHSs offering Aboriginal health training posts. LIVING IN WESTERN NSW

The subregion is known for its great rural lifestyle, it is a key area for agriculture, mining, tourism, and producing gourmet food and fine wine. There are exciting festivals throughout the year, art and cultural experiences and welcoming communities.

The regional cities of Dubbo, Bathurst, Orange and Broken Hill are the largest centres in the subregion, all offering extensive shopping, dining, and arts and cultural opportunities.

There is a network of airports across the subregion making travel to Sydney and other destinations DR HUGH LE LIEVRE relatively easy. TRAINING IN If you love sport, being a spectator or player is easy in Western NSW. Local communities love their WESTERN NSW sport. There are sporting facilities and sporting "I love providing continuity of care teams catering for a myriad of sports. to patients and their families. I really Joining a community or volunteer group, is a enjoy the breadth of knowledge and great way to get to know people. Whether you're multiple skills that you need to serve interested in the arts, conservation or helping out the needs of what is often a large and in times of need there are groups always happy to diverse patient base. welcome new members. Every day is different in rural general Whether you're single or have a family there are practice and always presents a great options for living and working in Western challenge. The fact that as general NSW. practitioners we have no idea what’s coming through the door next is quite exhilarating, and being on the front line when people need it most is incredibly rewarding.

For more information about training with GP Synergy, I love becoming immersed in the request a copy of our applicant pack. local community. Nothing beats the non-metropolitan lifestyle in my opinion, so working in Orange seemed like a natural fit for me. My commute is five minutes, and the food and wine on offer here is incredible!"

Explore Western NSW | 15  BATHURST

Classification: MMM3 | Group: C

Bathurst is a vibrant country city with a rich cultural heritage and is recognised as a centre of learning.

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Accredited GP facilities:

• Busby Medical Practice • George Street Medical Practice • Kelso Medical Centre • Loxley House Family Practice • Ochre Health Medical Centre Bathurst • Russell Street Medical Centre

Rural generalist/procedural opportunities

Accredited training posts are currently available in the following disciplines:

• adult internal medicine • anaesthetics • emergency medicine • obstetrics and gynaecology • paediatrics.

As a regional teaching hospital, Bathurst Base Hospital is staffed by staff specialists rather than GP proceduralists or rural generalists. Employment opportunities for GP registrars or rural generalists following their advanced skills training are generally limited, although may occur from time to time.

 BLAYNEY

Classification: MMM5 | Group: B

A farming town in the Central West Region of NSW just 30 minutes from the regional centres of Bathurst and Orange.

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Accredited GP facilities:

• Blayney Family Medical Practice

Rural generalist/procedural opportunities

Employment opportunities for GP registrars or rural generalists/ procedural GPs may be available in the following disciplines: emergency medicine, paediatrics, mental health, palliative care. WESTERN NSW SUBREGION

 BROKEN HILL

Classification: MMM3 | Group: A

Broken Hill is a heritage-listed city in Far Western NSW, its mining heritage and vibrant art scene blend together in the semi-desert landscape.

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Accredited GP facilities:

• Broken Hill GP Super Clinic • Clive Bishop Medical Centre • Maari Ma Health Aboriginal Corporation • Nachiappans

Rural generalist/procedural opportunities

Accredited training posts are currently available in the following disciplines:

• palliative care.

As a regional teaching hospital, Broken Hill Health Service is staffed by staff specialists rather than GP proceduralists or rural generalists. Employment opportunities for GP registrars or rural generalists following their advanced skills training are generally limited, although may occur from time to time.

 COOLAH

Classification: MMM5 | Group: A

Coolah is a small country town, located in a picturesque rural valley in the Warrumbungle region.

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Accredited GP facilities:

• Coolah Valley Medical Centre.

Rural generalist/procedural opportunities

Employment opportunities for GP registrars or rural generalists/ procedural GPs may be available in the following disciplines: emergency medicine, paediatrics, mental health, palliative care.

Explore Western NSW | 17  COONABARABRAN

Classification: MMM5 | Group: A

Coonabarabran is known as the astronomy capital of Australia due to its proximity to observatories including Siding Spring, home to Australia’s largest telescope.

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Accredited GP facilities:

• Coonabarabran Area Medical Centre.

Rural generalist/procedural opportunities

Employment opportunities for GP registrars or rural generalists/ procedural GPs may be available in the following disciplines: emergency medicine, paediatrics, mental health, palliative care.

 COONAMBLE

Classification: MMM6 | Group: X

On the banks of the Castlereagh River, Coonamble is a charming country town of art deco buildings and classic country pubs.

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Accredited GP facilities:

• Coonamble Aboriginal Health Service.

Rural generalist/procedural opportunities

Employment opportunities for GP registrars or rural generalists/ procedural GPs may be available in the following disciplines: emergency medicine, paediatrics, mental health, palliative care.

 COWRA

Classification: MMM4 | Group: B

A scenic country town with an international outlook arising from its interesting war-time history.

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Accredited GP facilities:

• Kendal Street Medical Centre.

Rural generalist/procedural opportunities

Employment opportunities for GP registrars or rural generalists/ procedural GPs may be available in the following disciplines:

• anaesthetics • obstetrics and gynaecology • emergency medicine • paediatrics • mental health • palliative care.

Please note, some disciplines may only be available to doctors with the appropriate advanced skills training (i.e. anaesthetics and obstetrics and gynaecology). WESTERN NSW SUBREGION

 DUBBO

Classification: MMM3 | Group: C

Dubbo is a major regional hub servicing central and far western NSW, it’s a vibrant city offering many outdoor and cultural experiences.

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Accredited GP facilities:

• Delroy Park Medical Centre • Dubbo Aboriginal Medical Service • Dubbo Care Family Practice • Dubbo Family Doctors • Dubbo Medical and Allied Health Group • Gumtree Medical Practice • Macquarie Valley Family Practice • South Dubbo Family Medical Practice • Western Plains Medical Centre.

Rural generalist/procedural opportunities

Accredited training posts are currently available in the following disciplines:

• anaesthetics • emergency medicine • obstetrics and gynaecology.

As a regional teaching hospital, Dubbo Health Service is staffed by staff specialists rather than GP proceduralists or rural generalists. Employment opportunities for GP registrars or rural generalists following their advanced skills training are generally limited, although may occur from time to time.

 FORBES

Classification: MMM4 | Group: A

In the heart of the Lachlan Valley, Forbes has a gold rush past but is now one of the richest areas for agriculture in NSW.

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Accredited GP facilities:

• Forbes Medical Centre.

Rural generalist/procedural opportunities

Employment opportunities for GP registrars or rural generalists/ procedural GPs may be available in the following disciplines:

• anaesthetics • obstetrics and gynaecology • emergency medicine • paediatrics • mental health • palliative care.

Please note, some disciplines may only be available to doctors with the appropriate advanced skills training (i.e. anaesthetics and obstetrics and gynaecology).

Explore Western NSW | 19  GILGANDRA

Classification: MMM5 | Group: A

Home to the coo-ee, Gilgandra is an agricultural town in the Central West, only 45 minutes north of the regional centre of Dubbo.

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Accredited GP facilities:

• Gilgandra Medical Centre.

Rural generalist/procedural opportunities

Employment opportunities for GP registrars or rural generalists/ procedural GPs may be available in the following disciplines: emergency medicine, paediatrics, mental health, palliative care.

 GULGONG

Classification: MMM5 | Group: B

Gulgong is a charming historic gold mining town in the Mudgee wine region, that is now known for art and opera.

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Accredited GP facilities:

• Gulgong Medical Centre.

Rural generalist/procedural opportunities

Employment opportunities for GP registrars or rural generalists/ procedural GPs may be available in the following disciplines: emergency medicine, paediatrics, mental health, palliative care.

 KANDOS

Classification: MMM3 | Group: B

Kandos is a small, quaint town located in the beautiful Capertee Valley, the world’s second largest canyon.

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Accredited GP facilities:

• Kandos Family Medical Practice.

Rural generalist/procedural opportunities

 MILLTHORPE

Classification: MMM5 | Group: B

Millthorpe is a beautiful historic village with boutique stores and cafes in a country setting.

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Accredited GP facilities:

• Millthorpe Medical Practice.

Rural generalist/procedural opportunities

Employment opportunities for GP registrars or rural generalists/ procedural GPs may be available in the following disciplines: emergency medicine, paediatrics, mental health, palliative care.

 MOLONG

Classification: MMM3 | Group: B

Molong's broad main street and restored buildings are National Trust listed ensuring the town’s rich history stays alive.

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Accredited GP facilities:

• Molong Health One General Practice.

Rural generalist/procedural opportunities

Employment opportunities for GP registrars or rural generalists/ procedural GPs may be available in the following disciplines: emergency medicine, paediatrics, mental health, palliative care.

 MUDGEE

Classification: MMM4 | Group: B

Mudgee’s heritage streetscapes are a picturesque backdrop for the fine food and wine the town is known for.

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Accredited GP facilities:

• Mudgee Medical Centre • South Mudgee Surgery.

Rural generalist/procedural opportunities

Employment opportunities for GP registrars or rural generalists/ procedural GPs may be available in the following disciplines:

• anaesthetics • obstetrics and gynaecology • emergency medicine • paediatrics • mental health • palliative care

Please note, some disciplines may only be available to doctors with the appropriate advanced skills training (i.e. anaesthetics and obstetrics and gynaecology).

Explore Western NSW | 21  NARROMINE

Classification: MMM5 | Group: A

A rural town in the Orana region of NSW, Narromine is the gliding capital of Australia.

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Accredited GP facilities:

• Narromine Shire Family Health Centre.

Rural generalist/procedural opportunities

Employment opportunities for GP registrars or rural generalists/ procedural GPs may be available in the following disciplines: emergency medicine, paediatrics, mental health, palliative care.

 OBERON

Classification: MMM5 | Group: B

The highest town in the Blue Mountains region, Oberon offers a range of rural and natural attractions.

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Accredited GP facilities:

• Oberon Medical Centre.

Rural generalist/procedural opportunities

Employment opportunities for GP registrars or rural generalists/ procedural GPs may be available in the following disciplines: emergency medicine, paediatrics, mental health, palliative care.

DR SALLY PLUNKETT FROM THE COAST TO WESTERN NSW "I love being a rural GP trainee! I have really enjoyed the variety of medicine seen in rural general practice - from dealing with the acutely unwell patient at the local hospital to managing patients' complex chronic diseases. It's an incredibly rewarding process where you have the opportunity to make a great difference to a patient's life in their rural community.

My ambition is to practice in Dunedoo as there’s a gap there, in terms of availability of GPs.

I enjoy a visit to the coast but home is now in the west." WESTERN NSW SUBREGION

 ORANGE

Classification: MMM3 | Group: C

Renowned for its fresh local produce and wines, Orange is a bustling regional city in the Central West of NSW.

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Accredited GP facilities:

• 76 Prince Street Medical • Anson Medical Centre • Apple City Family Medicine • Colour City Medical Practice - Dalton Street • Dr David Howe • Orange Aboriginal Medical Service • Orange Family Medical Centre • The Wellness House.

Rural generalist/procedural opportunities

Accredited training posts are currently available in the following disciplines:

• anaesthetics • emergency medicine • mental health • obstetrics and gynaecology • paediatrics.

As a regional teaching hospital, Orange Health Service is staffed by staff specialists rather than GP proceduralists or rural generalists. Employment opportunities for GP registrars or rural generalists following their advanced skills training are generally limited, although may occur from time to time.

 PARKES

Classification: MMM4 | Group: A

Home to The Dish, the world-famous Parkes Radio Telescope, Parkes is a thriving commercial centre in central NSW.

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Accredited GP facilities:

• Currajong Street Medical Centre • Ochre Health Medical Centre Parkes.

Rural generalist/procedural opportunities

Employment opportunities for GP registrars or rural generalists/ procedural GPs may be available in the following disciplines:

• anaesthetics • obstetrics and gynaecology • emergency medicine • paediatrics • mental health • palliative care.

Please note, some disciplines may only be available to doctors with the appropriate advanced skills training (i.e. anaesthetics and obstetrics and gynaecology).

Explore Western NSW | 23  WALGETT

Classification: MMM6 | Group: A

Walgett is an outback town with an Aboriginal name that means ‘where two rivers meet’.

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Accredited GP facilities:

• Walgett Aboriginal Medical Service.

Rural generalist/procedural opportunities

Employment opportunities for GP registrars or rural generalists/ procedural GPs may be available in the following disciplines: emergency medicine, paediatrics, mental health, palliative care.

 WELLINGTON

Classification: MMM6 | Group: B

A bustling country town, known for the spectacular Wellington Caves.

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Accredited GP facilities:

• Swift Street Medical Centre • Wellington Aboriginal Corporation Health Service.

Rural generalist/procedural opportunities

Employment opportunities for GP registrars or rural generalists/ procedural GPs may be available in the following disciplines: emergency medicine, paediatrics, mental health, palliative care.

DR MARCUS HAYWARD FROM SYDNEY TO RURAL NSW "I’m enjoying working with amazing doctors and role models, getting to know patients and being valued as someone people feel they can turn to for help.

The Bathurst lifestyle is great, without traffic or commuting, the welcoming people and of course my family enjoys the adventure playground!

We’re definitely hoping to stay in Bathurst." Explore Western NSW | 25 Murrumbidgee subregion

Grith Young Boorowa Hay Temora Leeton Cootamundra Narrandera Coolamon Junee

Wagga Wagga Gundagai

Lockhart The Rock Canberra Tumut Queanbeyan Deniliquin Jerrabomberra Grith Young Boorowa Hay Temora Leeton Tumbarumba Cootamundra Narrandera Coolamon Junee

Wagga Wagga Gundagai

Lockhart The Rock Canberra Tumut Queanbeyan Deniliquin Jerrabomberra

Tumbarumba

Outer Metro Group A

Rural (MMM 2-7) Group B

Urban (MMM 1) Group C Outer Metro Group A

Rural (MMM 2-7) Group B - Rural pathway registrars can only train in MMM 2-7 practices. Group X - This map must be read in conjunction with the relevant Training Obligation Location Schedule. Urban (MMM 1) Group C - This information is subject to change.

- Rural pathway registrars can only train in MMM 2-7 practices. Group X - This map must be read in conjunction with the relevant Training Obligation Location Schedule. - This information is subject to change.

Grith Young Boorowa Hay Temora Leeton Cootamundra Narrandera Coolamon Junee

Wagga Wagga Gundagai

Lockhart The Rock Canberra Tumut Queanbeyan Deniliquin Jerrabomberra

Tumbarumba

Outer Metro Group A

Rural (MMM 2-7) Group B

Urban (MMM 1) Group C

THE MURRUMBIDGEE TRAINING SUBREGION

The Murrumbidgee training subregion runs along the Victoria/NSW border in the south and east to the Snowy Mountains. TRAINING IN MURRUMBIDGEE

There are 16 cities and towns across the Murrumbidgee subregion with accredited training facilities.

Training opportunities across the subregion are diverse with more than 40 training facilities and 160 GP supervisors. There are three ACCHSs offering Aboriginal health training posts. LIVING IN MURRUMBIDGEE

The cities of Wagga Wagga and Griffith are the largest centres in the subregion. Wagga Wagga is the largest inland city in NSW and the vibrant city is an important regional hub for arts, culture and industry, transport and services. Griffith and surrounding areas are synonymous with good food and wine due to its agricultural productivity and multicultural population

Known for its major river systems, the subregion is the biggest contributor to agricultural production in DR RACHAEL NSW. Diverse communities support the extensive FIKKERS FROM orchards, cropping, beef and sheep grazing, and vineyards. THE COAST TO There is a network of airports across the subregion MURRUMBIDGEE making travel to Sydney and other destinations relatively easy. "The best part of rural general practice is the continuity of care and Across the subregion are myriad opportunities to being an integral part of people’s join sporting teams, or if you're more interested lives. I get to see whole families, in arts and culture there are museums, galleries, through all stages of their journey, cinemas and theatres. including through antenatal care and palliative care. Being a rural GP If you're keen to be part of the community there is a lot more diverse than I originally are community and volunteer groups that always thought it would be, and occasionally welcome newcomers. a lot more challenging.

The Murrumbidgee subregion offers a great Wagga Wagga is a great town – lifestyle to balance living and working whether there is always something to do you're single or have a family. from visiting wineries, attending farmer’s markets, festivals, travelling shows and cultural experiences. My family moved to Wagga Wagga with me, and there are great schools, a For more information about training with GP Synergy, university and job prospects for them request a copy of our applicant pack. also. It has facilities to rival other major cities with the country charm of rural life."

Explore Western NSW | 27  BOOROWA

Classification: MMM5 | Group: A

Surrounded by rich volcanic soils, Boorowa is known for producing fine merino wool.

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Accredited GP facilities:

• Boorowa Hospital Medical Centre.

Rural generalist/procedural opportunities

Employment opportunities for GP registrars or rural generalists/ procedural GPs may be available in the following disciplines: emergency medicine, paediatrics, mental health, palliative care.

 COOLAMON

Classification: MMM5 | Group: A

A lovely town with heritage streetscapes, the Coolamon area is a leading producer of wheat in NSW.

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Accredited GP facilities:

• Coolamon Regional Medical Centre.

Rural generalist/procedural opportunities

Employment opportunities for GP registrars or rural generalists/ procedural GPs may be available in the following disciplines: emergency medicine, paediatrics, mental health, palliative care.

 COOTAMUNDRA

Classification: MMM4 | Group: A

The welcoming regional community of Cootamundra is located within the Riverina – one of the most productive and agriculturally diverse areas of Australia.

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Accredited GP facilities:

• Cootamundra Medical Centre.

Rural generalist/procedural opportunities

Employment opportunities for GP registrars or rural generalists/ procedural GPs may be available in the following disciplines:

• anaesthetics • obstetrics and gynaecology • emergency medicine • paediatrics • mental health • palliative care.

Please note, some disciplines may only be available to doctors with the appropriate advanced skills training (i.e. anaesthetics and obstetrics and gynaecology). MURRUMBIDGEE

 DENILIQUIN

Classification: MMM4 | Group: A

Deniliquin, famous for the Deni Ute Muster, is also a great location for outdoor activities like water skiing, fishing, bushwalking and kayaking.

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Accredited GP facilities:

• Central Clinic Deniliquin • Deniliquin Clinic • Ochre Health – Deniliquin Medical Centre • Shiloh Medical Practice.

Rural generalist/procedural opportunities

Employment opportunities for GP registrars or rural generalists/ procedural GPs may be available in the following disciplines:

• anaesthetics • obstetrics and gynaecology • emergency medicine • paediatrics • mental health • palliative care.

Please note, some disciplines may only be available to doctors with the appropriate advanced skills training (i.e. anaesthetics and obstetrics and gynaecology).

 GRIFFITH

Classification: MMM3 | Group: A

Created as part of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation area, Griffith is now synonymous with good food and wine due to its agricultural productivity and diverse population.

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Accredited GP facilities:

• Griffith Aboriginal Medical Service • Kookora Surgery • Your Health Griffith.

Rural generalist/procedural opportunities

Accredited training posts and employment opportunities for GP registrars or rural generalists/procedural GPs may be available in the following disciplines:

• adult internal medicine • anaesthetics • obstetrics and gynaecology • emergency medicine • paediatrics • surgery.

Please note, some disciplines may only be available to doctors with the appropriate advanced skills training (i.e. adult internal medicine, anaesthetics, obstetrics and gynaecology and surgery).

Explore Western NSW | 29  GUNDAGAI

Classification: MMM5 | Group: B

Commemorated in many poems and songs, Gundagai is an iconic Australian town, renowned for the Dog on the Tuckerbox monument.

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Accredited GP facilities:

• Gundagai Medical Centre.

Rural generalist/procedural opportunities

Employment opportunities for GP registrars or rural generalists/ procedural GPs may be available in the following disciplines: emergency medicine, paediatrics, mental health, palliative care.

 JUNEE

Classification: MMM5 | Group: B

Junee, 30 minutes from the regional city of Wagga Wagga, is a pretty country town of elegant architecture.

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Accredited GP facilities:

• Junee Medical Centre.

Rural generalist/procedural opportunities

Employment opportunities for GP registrars or rural generalists/ procedural GPs may be available in the following disciplines: emergency medicine, paediatrics, mental health, palliative care.

 LEETON

Classification: MMM4 | Group: A

Leeton is a thriving rural community in the heart of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area. It is home to the Australian rice industry and supports Australia's largest citrus-growing region.

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Accredited GP facilities:

• Leeton Family Clinic • Leeton Medical Centre • Leeton Medical Practice • Murrumbidgee Medical and Primary Care Centre.

Rural generalist/procedural opportunities

Employment opportunities for GP registrars or rural generalists/ procedural GPs may be available in the following disciplines:

• anaesthetics • obstetrics and gynaecology • emergency medicine • paediatrics • mental health • palliative care.

Please note, some disciplines may only be available to doctors with the appropriate advanced skills training (i.e. anaesthetics and obstetrics and gynaecology).  LOCKHART

Classification: MMM5 | Group: A

Lockhart is a beautiful small country town that has been classified by the National Trust and is a great base for exploring the surrounding food and wine region.

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Accredited GP facilities:

• Lockhart Medical Practice.

Rural generalist/procedural opportunities

Employment opportunities for GP registrars or rural generalists/ procedural GPs may be available in the following disciplines: emergency medicine, paediatrics, mental health, palliative care.

 NARRANDERA

Classification: MMM5 | Group: A

Situated at the heart of the Riverina, Narrandera is located on the banks of the meandering Murrumbidgee River and is the gateway to the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area.

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Accredited GP facilities:

• Narrandera Medical Centre.

Rural generalist/procedural opportunities

Employment opportunities for GP registrars or rural generalists/ procedural GPs may be available in the following disciplines:

• anaesthetics • emergency medicine • paediatrics • mental health • palliative care.

Please note, some disciplines may only be available to doctors with the appropriate advanced skills training (i.e. anaesthetics).

DR SALLY JOHNSON "I went to university in Sydney and once I had the opportunity I jumped across to the rural school and spent my remaining three years of uni in Wagga Wagga.

From there I’ve been working at Wagga Wagga Base Hospital for the last three years and I’m finally starting my GP training, and Cootamundra it is!

I’ve also spent the last 12 months doing my obstetrics diploma, I’m just about finished and when it’s all signed off, I’d love to practice obstetrics in Cootamundra as well.

It provides the perfect opportunity to continue care after the pregnancy, looking after a new person, and maybe supporting the mum through later pregnancies as well." Explore Western NSW | 31  TEMORA

Classification: MMM5 | Group: A

Popular for aviation, gliding and hot air ballooning, Temora is located less than an hour from Wagga Wagga.

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Accredited GP facilities:

• Temora Medical Complex.

Rural generalist/procedural opportunities

Employment opportunities for GP registrars or rural generalists/ procedural GPs may be available in the following disciplines:

• anaesthetics • obstetrics and gynaecology • emergency medicine • paediatrics • mental health • palliative care.

Please note, some disciplines may only be available to doctors with the appropriate advanced skills training (i.e. anaesthetics and obstetrics and gynaecology).

 THE ROCK

Classification: MMM5 | Group: A

This small rural town, close to Wagga Wagga, is known for its most prominent feature The Rock.

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Accredited GP facilities:

• Glenrock Country Practice – The Rock.

Rural generalist/procedural opportunities

The nearest hospital to The Rock is in nearby Wagga Wagga. Please see the Wagga Wagga profile for rural generalist/procedural opportunities.

 TUMBARUMBA

Classification: MMM5 | Group: A

Located in the Snowy Mountains high country, Tumbarumba is a great base for outdoor activities and exploring the surrounding alpine areas.

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Accredited GP facilities:

• Roth's Corner Medical Centre.

Rural generalist/procedural opportunities

Classification: MMM4 | Group: B

The pretty country town of Tumut is a gateway to the Snowy Mountains, and a great base for outdoor adventures.

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Accredited GP facilities:

• Fitzroy Medical Centre • Connection Medical Centre.

Rural generalist/procedural opportunities

Employment opportunities for GP registrars or rural generalists/ procedural GPs may be available in the following disciplines:

• anaesthetics • obstetrics and gynaecology • emergency medicine • paediatrics • mental health • palliative care.

Please note, some disciplines may only be available to doctors with the appropriate advanced skills training (i.e. anaesthetics and obstetrics and gynaecology).

 WAGGA WAGGA

Classification: MMM3 | Group: B

As the largest inland city in NSW, Wagga Wagga is a vibrant city offering the best of city, regional and rural lifestyle.

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Accredited GP facilities:

• Blamey Street Surgery • Estella Medical and Dental Centre • Glenrock Country Practice – Tanda Place • Kincaid Street Medical and Dental Centre • Kooringal Medical Centre • KRS Health Family Medical Practice - Kooringal Rd • Morgan Street Health Care Clinic • Peter Street Medical Centre • Riverina Medical and Dental Aboriginal Corporation • St George Family Medical Centre - Wagga Wagga • Tatton Medical Centre • Trail Street Medical Centre • Trinity Medical Centre-Wagga Wagga • Wagga Wagga Medical Centre.

Rural generalist/procedural opportunities

Accredited training posts are currently available in the following disciplines:

• anaesthetics • emergency medicine • obstetrics and gynaecology.

As a regional teaching hospital, Wagga Wagga Rural Referral Hospital is staffed by staff specialists rather than GP proceduralists or rural generalists. Employment opportunities for GP registrars or rural generalists following their advanced skills training are generally limited, although may occur from time to time. Explore Western NSW | 33  YOUNG

Classification: MMM4 | Group: A

Young, the cherry capital of Australia, is a thriving country town surrounded by orchards, vineyards and wheat fields.

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Accredited GP facilities:

• Boorowa Street Medical Practice • Mercy Care Centre • Young District Medical Centre.

Rural generalist/procedural opportunities

Employment opportunities for GP registrars or rural generalists/ procedural GPs may be available in the following disciplines:

• anaesthetics • obstetrics and gynaecology • emergency medicine • paediatrics • mental health • palliative care.

Please note, some disciplines may only be available to doctors with the appropriate advanced skills training (i.e. anaesthetics and obstetrics and gynaecology).

DR GAYATHRI KOSAKA "I grew up in southern India and in my final year of medical school I married, and my husband and I decided to come to Australia.

We had moved to Griffith, as I was working at Griffith Base Hospital before I applied for GP training, so GP training here in Griffith has worked out very well.

I decided to become a GP as I could practice medicine with continuity of care, and also practice obstetrics - my field of interest.

Being a small town, people know you better and when I meet them on the street, I feel rewarded for my work.

I enjoy working and living in Griffith, it’s easy to live here with little children, and I can drive around and not get into a traffic jam!" Explore Western NSW | 35 GP SYNERGY

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