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When our Nursing Director, Martin, was chatting with one of his Remote Area Nurses recently, she said.. “I never start a contract without duct tape.” And if you’ve ever worked out bush, you already know why. For this RAN, duct tape has solved a number of problems. It’s patched cracked water bottles, held a clinic…

When I’m speaking with GPs, whether they’re exploring a permanent move or considering their next locum contract, one theme comes up in almost every conversation: work–life balance.  For some, it’s a question of what even is work-life balance in a modern GP setting where patient demand is high and admin never seems to end. For…

For nurse practitioner Lesley, nursing has never been just a profession, it’s been a lifelong calling shaped by community, curiosity, and compassion. After more than four decades in healthcare and years of experience in rural and remote settings, she’s found the perfect balance of freedom and fulfilment working with DNA Healthcare.  Now on assignment in…

“I feel like a rock star.” That’s how Dr. Bjarte (Bj) Sorensen, a rural GP working with DNA Healthcare, describes his experience flying into remote towns across South Australia. While city-based doctors may have the comfort of large practices and specialist networks on hand, rural GPs step into a very different role, often the only…

Thinking about working rurally as a GP in Australia? From a career point of view it could be quite lucrative, with incentives of up to $110,500 per annum available – assuming you meet 100% of the eligibility requirements.  Doctors working permanently or as locums in MM 3-7 locations have access to three incentive and grant…