The general feel and purpose of the 12th National Rural Health Conference will be similar to the well-tried versions of previous years.  But more than ever before, in Adelaide there will be a focus on the positives: on the creativity, teamwork, resilience and sense of community that characterise so many rural and remote areas.

In all likelihood the Conference in April 2013 will find itself just four months out from a Federal Election.  In this context it will be critical to keep rural affairs strong on the national agenda, to ensure that progress towards good health and quality of life in rural areas is maintained and quickened.

The Conference at the Convention Centre in Adelaide will feature research reports, reviews of successful health-related services, arts-and-health presentations and analysis of some of the key policy issues of the day impacting on rural wellbeing.

Make sure you don’t miss the opportunity to have your say, meet new and old contacts, and to revitalise your Strong Commitment. There will be a major exhibition, social events and high-profile keynote speakers. If you would like to be on the program yourself, the process begins with submission of an abstract – due by 1 October 2012.

Marie Lally at the 6th National Rural Health Conference.

Stay in touch with all things 12th Conference through this website.

And if you can come, we look forward to welcoming you to Adelaide on 7 April next year.

Marie Lally, Conference Convenor

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