Doctors 4 the Bush hits road in kidney rally

1 JANUARY 2003

The campaign to support the Charles Sturt University (CSU) proposal for more medical training in regional Australia will hit the road this Friday 12 August in the 23rd Kidney Kar Rally.  CSU Advancement Officer, Mr Justin Williams is part of the support crew for the annual rally which raises money for children with kidney disease. As the convoy of colourful cars drives through regional NSW, Mr Williams will also be promoting the CSU Doctors 4 the Bush campaign.  CSU has submitted a proposal to the federal government for an Integrated Health and Medical Education Precinct in Orange, and a Medical and Health Services Precinct in Bathurst. It aims to provide medical and health training for students to help address the shortage of doctors in the bush. "When the opportunity arose to join in the rally I thought why not take this worthy cause on the road,” Mr Williams said. ”Evidence shows that if people are educated regionally they tend to stay here and with the regional health shortage, Charles Sturt University’s plan makes sense.”  The public can show its support for the Doctors 4 the Bush campaign by signing a petition when the Kidney Kar Rally rolls into town or by visiting the Doctors 4 the Bush website here.

Share this article
share

Share on Facebook Share
Share on Twitter Tweet
Share by Email Email
Share on LinkedIn Share
Print this page Print

Wagga WaggaCharles Sturt UniversityHealth