Doctors 4 Mudgee Region

17/06/2026

We're proud to announce that Doctors 4 Mudgee Region has been named a finalist in the NSW Mining Excellence in Community Award.

This recognition highlights what's possible when organisations come together to tackle a shared community challenge.

A huge thank you to Glencore Coal's Ulan operation, Yancoal's Moolarben mine and Peabody's Wilpinjong mine for financially backing our grassroots, community-led approach to improving healthcare access across the Mudgee Region.

While we are honoured by this recognition, it truly belongs to the many people and organisations who have contributed to the initiative along the way. From our mining partners and healthcare providers, to local practices, doctors, Mid-Western Regional Council and businesses.

https://2mg.com.au/articles/drs-4-mudgee-region-up-for-award/

17/06/2026

We're proud to announce that Doctors 4 Mudgee Region has been named a finalist in the NSW Mining HSEC Excellence in Community Award.

A huge thank you to Glencore Coal's Ulan operation, Yancoal's Moolarben mine and Peabody's Wilpinjong mine for backing a grassroots, community-led approach to improving healthcare access across the Mudgee Region.

This recognition highlights what's possible when industires come together to tackle a shared community challenge and allow such organisations our ours complete autonomy to drive it.

We're honoured to be recognised and grateful to everyone who has contributed to the journey so far.

Doctors 4 Mudgee Region a finalist in the NSW Mining Excellence in Community Awards

12/05/2026

Rural Australians deserve the same access to quality healthcare as those living in metropolitan areas. Your postcode should never determine your ability to see a doctor.

The recent AAP article by Stephanie Gardiner highlighting how Medicare is failing rural patients only reinforces why initiatives like Doctors 4 Mudgee Region are so important.

D4MR was created because our community could no longer wait for solutions while GP shortages worsened. It proves that community driven and funded initiatives are making the real difference.

RuralMedicine GPShortage

12/05/2026

Great to see the Mudgee Region is leading the way in community driven and funded solutions to the worsening GPs crisis in regional/rural areas. True change making at its best.

Australia's treasured Medicare system is not fit-for-purpose outside major cities, with rural patients disadvantaged and "invisible", an inquiry...

10/05/2026

The peak body for NSW councils has a six-point plan to help fix the state's regional health crisis.

03/05/2026

Thank you AMA (NSW) for bringing critical light to our program and championing change for rural healthcare equity.

BOOKS OPEN: A grassroots campaign to attract doctors to the state's central west has claimed victory today with medical centres able to open their books to new patients for the first time in 18 months.
The Doctors 4 Mudgee campaign, run by Kate Day, was featured in the Spring edition of NSW Doctor and has now attracted four general practitioners and six registrars to the region thanks to community support and funding.
But, as noted by AMA (NSW) president Dr Kathryn Austin in our article, the responsibility to ensure equitable access to healthcare should not fall on the shoulders of the community.
Kate Day agrees.
"Rural communities deserve the same equitable and timely access to healthcare as their city counterparts and are tired of being overlooked."
Congratulations to AMA (NSW) members Dr Spun Kongsirituwong, Dr Nathan Heijstee and Dr Peta O'Brien for joining the ranks in Mudgee.

03/05/2026

Autumn in the Mudgee Region is a fabulous time of year. The trees are turning, the weather is stunning, the produce is delicious.

Is this your calling for a better work life balance?

Calling all GPs who are looking for a tree change. Our region will welcome you with a cash incentive, and personalised lifestyle concierge service to ensure a seamless transition for you and your family.

Consider a move to a region with a strong collegiate environment, a community that will welcome you with open arms and a lifestyle that's slower in pace, full of experiences.

Make the move, make a difference.
Contact us today.