Connecting the Docs: What a Fantastic Year As we move toward the close of another remarkable year, it is inspiring to reflect on the tremendous growth and success of the Connecting the Docs program. What began as a bold vision to bridge health services, practitioners, and communities has now evolved into a thriving network that … Read more
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More doctors registered as Connecting the Docs expands to 10 more rural health services in Victoria Written by Amit Sarwal for The Australia Today, October 2024 The program addresses long-term workforce shortages by streamlining recruitment, supporting international transitions, and offering flexible career pathways across hospitals, community care, and primary care settings. Rural and regional Victorians … Read more
Article originally published in the Snowy River Mail, 21 October 2025 More doctors are on their way to rural and regional Victoria – thanks to an expanded program that’s helping health services recruit and retain the doctors they need most. Minister for Health Mary-Anne Thomas announced that the Connecting the Docs program will grow to … Read more
Connecting the Docs: Building Sustainable Healthcare Together As I reflect on the journey we’ve been on with Connecting the Docs (CTD), I’m feeling both humbled and incredibly energised by the momentum we’re gaining, not just here in Victoria, but across Australia and even internationally. We truly are true to our purpose of placing the right … Read more
Published:Wednesday 8 October 2025 at 5:09 pm Originally Published on: https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/delivering-doctors-where-they-are-needed-most More doctors are on their way to rural and regional Victoria – thanks to an expanded Allan Labor Government program that’s helping health services recruit and retain the doctors they need most. Minister for Health Mary-Anne Thomas today announced that the Connecting the Docs … Read more
Connecting the Docs: A new Era of Growth and Impact by Kellie Byron-Gray, Chair – Connecting the Docs Reflecting on the journey of Connecting the Docs (CTD), I am filled with pride and gratitude. As a founding member and chair, it’s been an incredible experience to help lead this program—one that’s made a real difference … Read more
Connecting more docsBy Ryan BellinghamOriginally published in the Riverine Herald A program designed to support the medical workforce in northern Victoria is seeing growth, with local benefits expected. Connecting the Docs was established in 2022 to help address the ongoing medical workforce crisis in the Loddon Mallee region. Echuca Regional Health executive director of medical … Read more
Answering a Rural Call Written by Edmund Coleman for the Gunnawarra TimesMay 26, 2025 DR Ned Chalmers moved from Warrnambool at the beginning of the year and says he is well settled and loving the town. Dr Chalmers is working at Kerang Medical Clinic, owned and operated by Kerang District Health. Growing up in Wedderburn, … Read more
Swan Hill’s Regional Round Up: A Turning Point for Regional Medicine in Victoria Dr Annemarie writes: There are events that feel like milestones—and then there are events that change the game entirely. The recent Connecting the Docs Regional Round-Up in Swan Hill was both. Held in partnership with Murray PHN, RACGP, GPSA, RWAV, and the … Read more