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RHINO - Rural Health in the Northern Outback

With an ever increasing number of students and their growing interest in rural health, RHINO keeps expanding.

Rural Health In Northern Outback (RHINO) is the representative body for all students enrolled in a health degree

https://club-rhino-jcu.square.site/ RHINO is the official student rural health club of James Cook University across its three main campuses of Townsville, Cairns and Mackay within North Queensland. RHINO was founded in August 2000, with the aim to promote rural

health issues and opportunities within the health disciplines of the university – medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech pathology and many more. RHINO provides many rewarding activities for its members that are both fun and educational.These include trips away to rural locations around Northern Queensland, guest speakers from around Australia and the world, skills nights, social events, conference attendance and heaps more! In 2009, RHINO extended to the Cairns campus of James Cook University and in 2013 RHINO extended to the Mackay campus. In 2016, CQU officially joined Club RHINO and we anticipate a bright future ahead for both university members!

18/08/2026

RHINO's - JUST 4 SLEEPS UNTIL THE NIGHT, OUR NIGHT!!!💃🤩

BALL UPDATES:
We are getting super close to Gala Ball now, so we have some important information to share.

Please arrive at Joe Baker Fields at 4pm this Saturday the 22nd of August. Strict departure at 4:30pm to catch golden hour!!🌞🔥

We will be scanning QR codes and then hopping on buses to the surprise venue!🚌

Once we arrive, the fun will begin with plenty of drinks, boogying and nibbles.🍻🍽💃 Buses will then return to JCU around 11pm, for you to either kick on at town 🎉 OR head home to bed😴

13/08/2026

📣G’DAY RHINOs!! 📣
We have some exciting news…
SECOND RELEASE TICKETS ARE COMING!! 🤩💃

‼️LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS‼️ will be dropping this Friday the 14th of August at 4pm, so set your alarms and get those laptops up. Link will be posted on socials.

Pricing:
- $115 for members
- $140 for non-members

Maximum two tickets per person!!✨

After purchase, please email [email protected] with your AND your second ticketholder’s proof of membership – by screenshot of membership purchase/ email confirming purchase. Get in touch if you have any questions🧡

22/07/2026

🚨 REMINDER – RHINO x JCU GPSN Rural Generalist Speaker Night is just around the corner! 🌿🩺

Join RHINO x JCU GPSN for a night of inspiring conversations, practical advice, and networking with clinicians who have walked the Rural Generalist pathway.

📅 Monday, 3 August 2026
⏰ 5:00 pm – late

✨ What's included?
🍕 Dinner AND dessert provided🍰
💬 Interactive Q&A sessions
🤝 Networking opportunities
🎁 Lucky door prizes valued at over $250!

⚠️ You must be attending in person to be eligible for the lucky door prizes. There will be NO Zoom option.

A huge thank you to our generous sponsors NQRTH, RACGP, and MIGA for supporting this event and investing in the next generation of rural doctors. 💚
Northern Queensland Regional Training Hubs RACGP

17/07/2026

HEY RHINOs!! 📣
Congrats on securing your golden ticket to our 2026 Gala Ball! For those who purchased multiple tickets, please email [email protected] by Monday the 27TH OF JULY!! Your email must come from the address registered to the tickets

The COUNTDOWN is on - 36 DAYYSSSS🤩💃

15/07/2026

🚨RHINO BALL TICKETS ARE LIVE AT 6PM🚨
📣LINK ON OUR INSTA STORY OR IN OUR BIO!🦏💛

It’s finally happening…
🤠🕺 Dust off your cowboy boots and get ready to boogie! 🤠🕺
Tickets will go live at 6pm via a link posted on our socials. Tickets will be discounted for members, so this is your time to sign up and save a couple bucks!
https://club-rhino-jcu.square.site/membership

💰Non-members: $140
💰Members: $115
🗓️ Event date: Sat 22nd August | Location: TBA
Tickets will fly, so set your alarms and don’t miss out! ⏰

Ticket rules:
- Maximum two tickets per person
- We will be checking names with membership registration
- The ticket has to be under your name, or the name change has to be approved by Club RHINO Exec with proof of purchase

13/07/2026

🌾 Thinking about a career in Rural Generalism? This one's for you!

Join RHINO x JCU GPSN for our Rural Generalist Speaker Night – an evening packed with insights, networking, and the chance to hear from clinicians who have walked the Rural Generalist pathway.

📅 Monday, 3 August 2026
⏰ 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Hear from representatives of RACGP, ACRRM, NQRTH, and QRGP, alongside Rural Generalists at various stages of their careers. Whether you're just starting to explore rural medicine or already set on the RG pathway, this is a fantastic opportunity to ask questions, gain valuable advice, and connect with professionals and like-minded students.

🍕 Food provided
💬 Q&A opportunities
🤝 Networking to finish the evening

A huge thank you to NQRTH for sponsoring this event and supporting the next generation of rural doctors. Northern Queensland Regional Training Hubs

Open to all medical students – we can't wait to see you there! 🌿

10/07/2026

🖤💛❤️ Only 2 weeks to go! 💚🤍💙

Join us for an evening celebrating NAIDOC Week with Indigenous healthcare students, professionals and allies from across our community.

Whether you're studying health, already working in healthcare, or simply want to connect and celebrate, we'd love to see you there.

📅 Friday, 24th of July�🕡 6:30 PM�📍The Beach Hotel, Townsville

🎟️ Tickets are just $25 with canapés + pizza provided on the night

Tickets are limited and selling fast! Don't miss out - secure yours via the link below

https://club-rhino-jcu.square.site/s/order?location=LDB8EB9A26H3B&item=HOQ2DI7CLZNNCEPSANKOHXS3

03/07/2026

📣RHINO'S - WE HAVE AN ANNOUNCEMENT📣

Our Annual Gala Ball Ticket release date is Wednesday the 15th of July, 6 pm.

Whilst there will be no football game prior to the ball, the same good times, food, music and vibe will remain🤩💃

We CAN'T WAIT to see you all there🧡

01/07/2026

RDAQ Conference 2026 WRAP🩺🤩✨
Over three days, our medical students had the privilege of representing JCU at the annual RDAQ Conference. With this year’s theme being stockyards and stethoscopes, the conference had a focus on agricultural medicine and the challenges of delivering care where resources are limited but expectations still remain high.

The conference allowed students to participate in pre-conference workshops, attend insightful educational sessions and learn more about the Rural Generalist Pathway. Our delegates also enjoyed a range of networking opportunities and social events which enabled a sense of connection and collaboration in the rural medical community. Students were able to build meaningful connections with rural doctors and other medical students who share a passion for rural medicine.

The conference concluded with the Gala Ball, and congratulations to Rachael Payne, who received the RDAQ Prize. You're dedication to healthcare is truly inspiring.

A huge thank you to our amazing volunteers, who enabled the conference to run smoothly.

Thank you to RDAQ for another exceptional conference and we look forward to next year🤩
Rural Doctors Association of Queensland - RDAQ JCU: James Cook University, Australia

01/06/2026

THANK YOU SO MUCH RHINOS!! Wow, doesn’t a month pass quickly?!

With your support, we have travelled a whopping total of 14, 703km during May. This means you have helped us raise $2940 for the , which will be funnelled towards helping Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons in Townsville, as well as funding programs to support disadvantaged youth, unemployed persons and their families within the community.

We seriously could not have achieved this without each and every one of your support! A massive thank you to ALL our fabulous sponsors: Annees, Baskin-Robbins, LSKD, Samba Bowl, Urban Climb, and NQRTH. 🫶

We really enjoyed seeing everyone at our BBQ breakfast events, following along on your Strava journeys and watching you hit those PBs! Congratulations to our overall prize winners for May (swipe on post!), including Alexi Cross for taking out the most total kilometers travelled during May (341.1km)!!🤩🏃
LSKD Baskin-Robbins Northern Queensland Regional Training Hubs

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