National Rural Health Alliance

This , we join communities across rural, regional and remote Australia in celebrating the rich histories, diverse cultures and enduring achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

In keeping with this year’s theme, ’ ,’ we celebrate the leadership, resilience and invaluable contributions of peoples in shaping stronger, healthier and more connected communities.

We also acknowledge the generations of Elders whose knowledge and commitment continue to advance equitable and culturally safe across Australia.



National Association of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health Workers
Australian Indigenous Doctors' Association
Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet

Better starts with better education, and that's exactly what these new national standards aim to deliver.

🥳 Congratulations to NRHA member, the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists, for launching the 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 this week at Parliament House, under its Faculty of Pain Medicine.

These guidelines are a national and international first in pain management education and help many professionals and patients in managing pain.

NRHA's Director, Policy and Strategy Development, Margaret Deerain, also attended the launch.

Learn more: https://shorturl.at/Ly59n

Federation of Ethnic Communities' Councils of Australia - FECCA Pharmaceutical Society of Australia PainaustraliaNational Association of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health Workers Chronic Pain Australia Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists