2024 SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS

Major Partners 

GOLD PARTNER

James Cook University Central Queensland Centre for Rural and Remote Health (JCU CQCRRH) is a University Department of Rural Health (UDRH). UDRHs are partnerships between a University and the Commonwealth Department of Health and act as academic centres based in Rural and Remote Australia with a focus on health education and Research. The Central Queensland Centre for Rural and Remote Health is run by James Cook University and is the 17th UDRH to be formed in Australia. UDRHs are located all over regional Australia, and together, the centres across the country form the Australian Rural Health Education Network, AHREN.



SILVER PARTNER

The Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA) is the peak body and professional membership association for all nurses working outside of a hospital setting in Australia. APNA champions the role of primary health care nurses; to advance professional recognition, ensure workforce sustainability, nurture leadership in health, and optimise the role of nurses in patient-centred care.

APNA is bold, vibrant and future-focused. We reflect the views of our membership and the broader profession by bringing together nurses from across Australia to represent, advocate, promote and celebrate the achievements of nurses in primary health care.

APNA represents a significant and rapidly expanding workforce; primary health care nurses account for around one in eight of the 640,000 registered health professionals in Australia.

SILVER PARTNER

Healthcare Australia (HCA) is a leading healthcare recruitment provider, specialising in offering exciting travel nurse opportunities across Australia. With over 50 years of experience, HCA is trusted for delivering flexible work placements in diverse healthcare settings, from coastal towns to remote regions. Travel nurses enjoy excellent pay rates, 24/7 support, and the freedom to explore new locations while advancing their careers. With HCA's dedicated travel division, nurses can easily manage shifts through the app and access a range of exclusive benefits, ensuring an enriching and adventurous nursing experience.






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Sponsors

COFFEE CART SPONSOR

Talent Quarter specialises in the Recruitment of Nurses and Midwives, Doctors, Allied Health professionals and Social Care Workers.

While the Tal­ent Quar­ter name is a recent arrival, our team are no strangers to the Aus­tralian health care indus­try. Our new brand was launched in 2021 and we are proud to be a 100% Aus­tralian-owned leader in spe­cial­ist recruit­ing.

Our busi­ness mis­sion is sim­ple as we work with a shared and sin­gu­lar pur­pose – con­nect­ing the best health care tal­ent with the best oppor­tu­ni­ties to have a pos­i­tive impact on people’s lives!




NAME BADGE SPONSOR

Vanguard Health Nursing and Medical Recruitment places health care professionals into rewarding roles that fit your needs right across Australia.  Our mission is simple – to enable local healthcare services to help ALL Australians achieve better health and a better life where they live.  With our mission guiding our approach, our supportive and hardworking specialist recruitment team will use their in-depth health industry knowledge to place you into meaningful roles and give you the best opportunity to make a positive impact in your specialty area.  We are a preferred supplier for government and private health care facilities across Australia.   Contact us to hear about available roles in any location you are interested in working in across Australia. 
Ph: (07) 3831 3008. 
E: workforce@vanguardhealth.com.au
Website: www.vanguardhealth.com.au

SATCHEL
SPONSOR

We are Australia’s only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community controlled health research institute, named in honour of our co-patron, the late Dr Lowitja O’Donoghue AC CBE DSG. We deliver high-impact quality research, knowledge exchange, and by supporting a new generation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health researchers.















 

ATTENDEE SPONSOR

Founded in 2012, cmr is passionate about placing people, connecting communities and inspiring happiness. Redefining the way healthcare professionals connect and collaborate, we’re setting the standard for delivering exceptional, tailored recruitment services. At cmr, we’re committed to a happier healthier workforce that inspires better health for us all.


 

Exhibitors 

KAMS (Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services Ltd) is a member based, regional Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO), providing support and representing the interests of eight independent ACCHOs from towns and remote communities across the Kimberley region of Western Australia, and Kimberley Renal Services, which is a wholly owned subsidiary.


Founded in 2012, cmr is passionate about placing people, connecting communities and inspiring happiness. Redefining the way healthcare professionals connect and collaborate, we’re setting the standard for delivering exceptional, tailored recruitment services. At cmr, we’re committed to a happier healthier workforce that inspires better health for us all.



Resources to support at-home palliative care symptom management. caring@home provides free, nationally-consistent, evidence-based resources to support health professionals, clinical services, carers and families to help manage end-of-life symptoms for people who choose to receive palliative care at home. The new Community Palliative Care Resources Box is now available. It supports practical care and symptom management for home-based patients in the last 12-months of life.



Are you a nurse working in rural or remote Australia? Do you struggle to take time off? The Rural Locum Assistance Program (Rural LAP) is here to support you.Our program, funded by the Australian Government is fee-free and Rural LAP takes care of all the travel and accommodation expenses. Your health facility only needs to cover the locum's wage, superannuation, and taxes during your leave period. Our team specialises in recruiting skilled locum nurses who seamlessly fit into your team.Let us ensure your community receives uninterrupted healthcare. 

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (National Board) works to keep the Australian public safe by regulating the nursing and midwifery professions. The National Board makes sure that persons seeking registration as a nurse or a midwife have the qualifications, skills and experience required to provide safe, quality care.






Downs Nursing Agency (DNA) was established in 2000 and is 100% Australian owned and operated. Our Agency understands both the lifestyle needs of Nurses and the Health Care Provider requirements. We are a preferred supplier for Governmental and Private Health Care facilities in Queensland. DNA excels in providing a caring and supportive environment for our Nurses. Looking for employment opportunities please contact us on (07) 46178888 or register on our website www.downsnursing.com.au


YNA, a trusted healthcare staffing agency since 1970, specialises in providing qualified healthcare professionals to regional and remote areas across Australia. Our services include specialist nursing, midwifery, general nursing, and support staff tailored to meet the unique needs of regional and remote facilities. With a 100% Australian management and operations team led by senior managers with over 120 years of combined experience, YNA is dedicated to supporting our nurses and their careers while delivering top-quality healthcare staffing services with professionalism and attention to detail.

Situated upon unceded lands of Aboriginal peoples across the Australian Central Corridor, Flinders Rural and Remote Health SA and NT work collaboratively with leaders in local communities. Together we facilitate high quality multidisciplinary regional academic and research programs, to positively impact some of the most diverse and culturally rich communities in Australia. We prioritise employing and supporting the careers of local, rural background, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

www.flinders.edu.au/college-medicine-public-health

The La Trobe University Rural Health School (LRHS) is the largest single rural health school in Australia. The school has over 3000 students enrolled across 11 disciplines at our regional campuses of Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, Mildura and Shepparton. LRHS aims to Make Rural Health and Well-being Matter locally, nationally, and internationally through graduates and research outcomes that make a difference. 







2XM Healthcare is an Australian owned and operated Rural and Remote Nursing specialist. Based in WA our consultants have over 20 years combined experience in the industry and have experienced in supporting remote area clients and candidates in their searches. We are committed to developing high quality relationships and our mission is to support the R&R community as best we can. For all our up to date jobs, please visit www.2xmhealthcare.com.au or
call 08 6388 0700.










The Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) is the peak professional body of clinical immunology/allergy specialists in Australia and New Zealand. Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia (A&AA) is a national support organisation dedicated to helping individuals and carers alike in managing allergy and the risk of anaphylaxis. The National Allergy Council (NAC) is a partnership between the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) and Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia (A&AA). The NAC is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health to implement the National Allergy Strategy which aims to reduce the impact of allergies on the Australian community and health system. Our organisations are working together to improve access to quality allergy care for people living in regional, rural and remote areas. 

Redstone's Rural & Remote team is dedicated to placing skilled nursing professionals in healthcare facilities located in rural and remote areas across the country. 

Whether you’re looking for a few shifts or a few months, we have a range of nursing jobs available in the most spectacular locations. From the rugged outback to the stunning coastline, you’ll have the chance to experience Australia like never before.











Passionate about providing skilled healthcare workers to rural and remote areas of Australia, the Evolve Healthcare team have devoted their careers to the recruitment of highly skilled professionals within rural government hospitals, indigenous healthcare, chronic disease, non-for-profit organisations, aged care, and mental health organisations. As advocates for providing healthcare solutions to remote communities, Evolve Healthcare understands the challenges and complexities that come with finding highly skilled and qualified healthcare workers in areas where doctors and facilities are far and few in between. Evolve Healthcare has dedicated offices and consultants within every major Australian state and offers local Healthcare recruitment services throughout Australia. As well as this Evolve Healthcare are one of the only agencies approved to provide staff into government hospitals across every state and territory of Australia. 

AMSANT is the peak body for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHSs) in the Northern Territory. We aim to grow a strong Aboriginal community controlled primary health care sector by: supporting our members to deliver culturally safe, high quality comprehensive primary health care that supports action on the social determinants of health, and representing AMSANT members’ views and aspirations through advocacy, policy, planning and research. AMSANT is an affiliate of the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO), the national peak body for ACCHSs. Our Vision: That Aboriginal people live meaningful and productive lives on our own terms, enriched by culture and wellbeing.
Our Mission: To improve the health of Aboriginal people in the Northern Territory through promoting and extending the principle of local Aboriginal community control over primary health care services to Aboriginal people.

Sunrise Health Service Aboriginal Corporation is based in Katherine, in the Northern Territory. Our clinics are the hubs for services to nine remote aboriginal communities. Each clinic has a local resident staff and is visited frequently by other services that support the health and wellbeing of the community members. We are able to provide services in all areas of health care. Sunrise Health Service has been operating since 2003 and is one of the largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations in the Northern Territory. We serve a population base of approximately 3800 people. We work with our Board, communities and management team to deliver equitable and culturally appropriate primary health care. 







It takes a special team of qualified healthcare professionals to support the health and fitness of over 70,000 members of the Australian Defence Force. Join these remarkable people and you too will enjoy fulfilling vocational challenges, travel and adventure, variety, camaraderie and a unique lifestyle. Take on a nursing or midwife role with extra dimension, working in military hospitals, in the field and on deployment in Australia and overseas. We work with the latest software and equipment, in modern, well-resourced facilities and have exciting opportunities for health professionals who can perform under pressure. Visit adfcareers.gov.au or call 13 19 01.

The Nurse Midwife Health Program Australia offers peer support and specialist counselling to nurses, midwives, and our students. We are here to help you understand and address your health or wellbeing concerns. We work with you to plot a path to better health.Our Australia-wide program has been designed by nurses, midwives and our students and is delivered by nurses and midwives. It is confidential and free. Talk to us Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm 1800 001 060, or contact us for a call back at nursemidwifehpa.org.au





Alliance Rural & Remote Health specialises in bringing quality healthcare to rural and remote communities in every state and territory across Australia, creating agencies of support in all corners of our nation. We work to make sure the heartbeat of these communities is strengthened through accessible healthcare – by placing our network of trusted and experienced nurses in various healthcare settings, from country town hospitals to rural health clinics.







Henderson Healthcare is more than just an Agency and team of expert Healthcare Recruiters. We are a supportive, energetic, and hardworking group of passionate professionals who seek to empower and encourage our staff to make the perfect match and find the best role that fits your needs.

enquiries@hendersonhealthcare.com.au




Nurse & Midwife Support (NM Support) is the first national telephone and online service to offer health and wellbeing support to nurses and midwives in Australia. It is free, confidential and available 24/7. It's a service for nurses and midwives, provided by nurses and midwives; Your Health Matters. www.nmsupport.org.au






Limelight People is a national recruitment consultancy with networks across Nursing & Midwifery, Social Care and Allied Health. Our aim is to provide professionals that can hit the ground running and alleviate staffing pressures. With experienced consultants specialising in Remote Area Nursing, we are determined to provide the best recruitment service to our valued client and candidates. For more information, please contact Limelight People at Jobs@limelightpeople.com.au


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The Primary Care Nursing and Midwifery Scholarship Program, funded by the Australian Government and administered by the Australian College of Nurse Practitioners (ACNP), offers registered nurses and midwives an incredible opportunity to undertake postgraduate study and advance their careers in primary care.








The Rural Workforce Agency NT attracts, recruits, and supports health professionals working across regional and remote communities in the NT. Support programs include orientation for new recruits, professional development, grants and scholarships, workforce planning and advice, and practice management support.








James Cook University Central Queensland Centre for Rural and Remote Health (JCU CQCRRH) is a University Department of Rural Health (UDRH). UDRHs are partnerships between a University and the Commonwealth Department of Health and act as academic centres based in Rural and Remote Australia with a focus on health education and Research. The Central Queensland Centre for Rural and Remote Health is run by James Cook University and is the 17th UDRH to be formed in Australia. UDRHs are located all over regional Australia, and together, the centres across the country form the Australian Rural Health Education Network, AHREN.

CRANAplus

The Council of Remote Area Nurses of Australia + (CRANAplus) is the peak professional body for the remote and isolated health workforce in Australia. Our not-for-profit organisation provides clinical education, mental health and wellbeing support, professional resources, and advocacy for remote health professionals, with the goal of ensuring safe, quality primary health care in remote and isolated areas of Australia.