Rural Health West extends Live and Work in Rural WA competition
Calling all country health professionals and students—Rural Health West has extended its Live and Work in Rural WA video competition, with more cash up for grabs and extra time to get your entries in.
Thanks to new sponsor the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, the prize pool has been increased and the deadline for submissions extended to 1 March 2026.
Prize pool:
- $2,000 – first prize
- $1,000 – second prize
- $500 – third prize
Rural health services play a vital role in ensuring people living in country communities throughout WA have access to essential care.
The competition celebrates the rewarding aspects of rural health careers and aims to inspire more students and professionals to consider going rural.
Who can enter?
- Final-year students completing a rural placement in WA in an eligible profession.
- Health professionals currently living and working in rural WA (Modified Monash Model 2–7) in an eligible profession.
Eligible professions:
Aboriginal Health Worker, Audiology, Chiropractic, Dietetics/Nutrition, Exercise Physiology, Midwifery, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Paramedicine, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Psychology/Mental Health, Radiography, Social Work, Speech Pathology.
How to enter:
- Create a short video (90 seconds, portrait format) that highlights your rural health experience.
- Share your story authentically – whether it’s a day in the life, the rewards of your role, or the unique challenges of rural practice.
- Submit your video via the application form before 1 March 2026.
Finalists’ videos will be showcased on Rural Health West’s social media channels, with winners to be announced at the WA Rural Health Conference 2026 on 14-15 March.
Winners in both the student and professional categories will be selected based on creativity, authenticity, and engagement.
Ready to inspire others to live and work in rural WA? Enter now.