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22 March 2012
Rural Health Young Achiever Award won by Renae Kirkham
Renae Kirkham, 25 of Port Augusta, was awarded the Rural Doctors Workforce Agency Rural Health Award in the 2012 Channel 9 Young Achiever Awards on Saturday 17 March.
Renae was presented with her award by RDWA CEO, Lyn Poole and was one of ten category winners announced at the Hilton Adelaide gala event, attended by 460 guests including the Hon Jay Weatherill MP, Premier of South Australia.
Renae is a dedicated community leader. She works with Aboriginal groups to alleviate disadvantage and improve the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people. Through her PhD, Renae is exploring the roles of Specialised Aboriginal Maternal Infant Care workers in Country Health SA's Aboriginal Family Birthing Program. She has also undertaken many other initiatives to improve Aboriginal health and wellbeing, often in a voluntary capacity. This includes facilitating a weekly Girls' Group through the Port Augusta Youth Centre attracting up to 20 participants each week.
Congratulations Renae from the RDWA!
28 November 2011
Rural Health and Wellbeing Achievement Award won by Dr John Ashfield
Dr John Ashfield PhD of Clare was awarded the Rural Doctors Workforce Agency Community Rural Health and Wellbeing Award at the 2011 Community Achievement Awards.
John is a rural community health educator, psychotherapist and men’s health expert. He was Principal Mental Health Consultant for Country Health SA for a period from 2006 designing and managing programs to promote and improve rural mental health literacy and services. John is author of six highly acclaimed mental health books, including ‘Taking Care of Yourself and Your Family’ which more than one million copies of have been distributed Australia-wide by Beyondblue free of charge. John is currently involved with the Mid North Division of Rural Medicine focusing on suicide prevention.
Congratulations John from the RDWA!
07 December 2010
Rural Community Achievement Award won by Barbara Keller
Barbara Keller of Tintinara was awarded the Rural Doctors Workforce Agency Rural Community Health and Wellbeing Award at the 2010 Community Achievement Awards.
As a Volunteer Ambulance Officer for 27 years, Barbara passionately dedicates herself to 100 hours each week with the SA Ambulance Service providing 24/7 emergency medical care. She has completed many emergency care certificates to ensure her continuing competence as well as holding numerous positions within St John Ambulance and SA Ambulance Service, including Volunteer Team Leader for the Tintinara Team.
Congratulations Barb from RDWA!
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Medical Careers Expo
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