Inspiring, empowering and supporting rural women into medicine.
A nationwide campaign to get rural women into rural medicine.
Our Story.
By actively supporting and inspiring more individuals from rural backgrounds to pursue medical careers, we can address the pressing need for rural doctors that our communities urgently require.
Our Mission.
Breaking down the barriers that keep rural women from healthcare careers.
Through scholarships, mentorship, educational resources and live events, we offer the support and guidance rural women need to pursue their dreams of becoming doctors. We provide practical tools like school seminars, information nights, UCAT and interview training, and career guidance — ensuring rural women have the confidence and resources to navigate the journey to medical school successfully.
"We believe rural women have the potential to transform healthcare in their communities. By connecting them with the right support, we're building a future where they can thrive in the medical field."
Founded by women who lived it.
The Inspiration.
Our female founders grew up in remote towns with limited access to mentors and medical role models, experiencing firsthand the challenges and lack of information surrounding the application process and expectations of entering the medical field. It's for this reason we're dedicated to making the pathway easier for rural women, while also addressing the rural doctor shortage we're all currently facing.
Numerous remarkable and inspirational rural women already assume pivotal roles in the health of their community — but there's certainly a great pool of talented country women who possess untapped potential to pursue a career in medicine. The sad truth is that many of these women have been hindered simply by a lack of adequate support and opportunity.
2x
Rural and remote Australians are hospitalised at twice the rate of their metropolitan counterparts, and face higher rates of chronic conditions.
17%
Of 2020 medical students said they wanted to work in regional, rural or remote areas — despite a decline in full-time rural practitioners.
4.1x
Students with a rural background are more likely to return to rural areas for their careers — and women show a higher propensity for rural medicine.
Many rural women see medicine as unattainable. We're changing that.
Why It Matters.
As medical students ourselves, we recognise the inequalities these hardworking and resilient communities face in reaching their healthcare goals. Our goal is to shift the mindset around rural medicine — showcasing the opportunities available and providing the support needed to reach them.
What we Provide
Scholarships for first-year rural medical students
Year-long mentorship across five university hubs
School seminars and career nights
Information nights on the medical school pathway
UCAT and interview training
Ongoing career guidance