Our members act as a sounding board for new initiatives, provide support for our advocacy work on issues that impact health services and workforce in country Western Australia, and act as our eyes and ears on the ground in rural communities.
Become a member of Rural Health West
Having a strong and healthy membership is vital to ensuring that we are accurately representing the views of Western Australia’s rural and remote medical and health workforce. We do this at local, regional, state and national level.
We invite individuals who work or have an interest in the rural health and medical sector, and organisations which operate in or support rural Western Australia to become members of Rural Health West and help us to ensure that everyone, everywhere has access to quality healthcare.
Contact our Memberships Coordinator to find out more about becoming a member.
Membership Categories
If you are already a member, you can renew your membership online. There are three membership categories available:
Health Professional Member
A Health Professional Member is a Member who:
- is a Health Professional who satisfies the following:
- resides in a rural or remote area; and/or
- currently practises in a rural or remote area; and/or
- is registered with a health practitioner board under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (WA) 2010. (Special dispensation for health professionals or other occupational groups who are not eligible to be registered with a health practitioner board as determined by the Board from time to time); and
- is able to demonstrate significant experience and achievement in their respective field (as determined by the Board from time to time).
- is of good standing as determined by the Board.
- is 18 years of age or older.
Fee: $25.00 per annum
Life Membership
The Board of Directors will consider nominations of individuals who can demonstrate one or more of the following:
- 30+ years of continuous, exemplary service to rural and remote health in Western Australia.
- Extensive service (but less than 30 years) to rural and remote health in Western Australia.
- 20 years of Board, committee or other direct service to the Company or WACRRM (UWA) including staff.
Current Life Members:
- Emeritus Professor Max Kamien (2012)
- Dr Felicity Jefferies (2013)
- Dr Malcolm Hodsdon (2014)
- Professor Geoffrey Riley (2016)
- Dr Stephen Langford (2017)
- Professor Antonio (Tony) Celenza (2020)
Organisational Member
An organisation which meets each of the following criteria:
- Operates in a rural or remote areas, the Perth metropolitan area of other States and Territories
- Is committed to bettering the health and well-being of communities in rural and remote areas
- Is of good standing as determined by the Board
Fee: $100.00 per annum
Membership entitlements
Membership with Rural Health West allows you to have a voice at the following events:
PLEASE NOTE: You DO NOT have to be a member to access Rural Health West’s services and programs.
Rural Health West Constitution
Health professionals or organisations who are interested in membership are encouraged to read the
Rural Health West Constitution prior to completing a membership application form.
Rural Health West Board of Directors
- Up to four Health Professional Members, currently residing and practising in rural and remote areas, including:
- up to two medical practitioners
- up to one nursing and/or midwifery health professional
- up to one dental or allied health professional
- Up to one Country Local Government Director, who is an appointed representative of an Organisational Member.
- Up four persons with a range of business skills elected by members of the board.
- An independent Chair appointed by the Board members shown in 1, 2 and 3 above.
Read more about our current Board of Directors.
For further information on membership, please contact Rural Health West or telephone (08) 6118 7095.
