The Rural Health Education Foundation welcomes your feedback, comments, ideas and suggestions.
Please email your feedback to: rhef@rhef.com.au
The following is a sample of the general feedback we’ve received about the Foundation’s programs and services:
“It never ceases to amaze me is how just the right program is scheduled just when I need to learn about it…thanks for keeping me in the loop!”
Charmaine McBrearty, Lifeline - Far North Queensland
“I would like to express my appreciation of your service. It is very impressive; it is nice to know the high level of commitment too.”
Lis Young, Senior Rural Medical Practitioner, Maternal and Child Health, NT
“I am extremely pleased such a Foundation exists. Often in the past, rural friends have asked how to cope with issues such as male suicide and breast cancer. It seems you are responding to a group who have very great needs. Thank you.”
Carol, Bassendean WA.
“I have found the programs I have received on other occasions from the Rural Health Education Foundation to be very helpful for clients and Community Programs. The provision of information in general is a great service, thank you.”
Community Outreach Worker, Bathurst Women & Children’s Refuge
“I’m finding the webcasts very interesting and so easy to be able to do from home. Living in the country has limited opportunities to participate in ongoing education without having to travel to Brisbane or Sydney (and the expenses that go with that). I especially enjoy the interaction of the panel members as it gives added information and input from the different areas of expertise of the professionals.”
Kate, RN, Casino NSW
“The range of subjects available is appropriate to my interests and requirements and the format and content is excellent. The coverage is most relevant to day-to-day practice with excellent panels. And, what a pleasant surprise that I then received certification of attendance documentation in the mail. What a great practical, easily accessible, relevant service. Many thanks!”
Vincent Keane, Senior Medical Officer, Next Step Drug and Alcohol Service, W.A.
“These programs of the Rural Health Education Foundation must be supported and extended.
There are big stakes involved, and I do not mean financial. Positive outcomes are a treasury from which every one of us in Australia will benefit. Every one of these children and young people are precious, are irreplaceable. They are Indigenous, yes, but they have a mainstream place as well, they are of vital importance to Australia and to the future of Australia.”
Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO, Governor of New South Wales at the launch of the Indigenous youth health documentaries, Stay Strong and Strong and Deadly, Tuesday 10th February 2009.
“The programs Stay Strong and Strong and Deadly show that the Rural Health Education Foundation has an important role to play in closing the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous health in Australia.”
Mr Tom Calma, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner and Race Discrimination Commissioner, Australian Human Rights Commission, at the launch fo the programs, Tuesday 10th February 2009.
“As a not-for-profit organisation, the Foundation’s dedication to the health and well-being of those living in rural and remote areas by providing free accredited television-based distance education services to health and medical professionals nationally is truly inspirational; as is the scope, depth and quality of your programs. I had the privilege and pleasure of being involved in the Continence Series: Improving Bowel Continence program, which was a wonderful opportunity and experience. I commend the Foundation staff and film crew for their commitment, friendly assistance and enthusiasm.”
Pamela Todd, Co-founder/Facilitator, Brisbane Bowel Cancer Support Group
“The Foundation’s programs have established a vital knowledge lifeline for rural doctors and health professionals.”
The Hon. Tim Fischer, former Deputy Prime Minister and Patron of the Rural Doctors Association of Australia
“Even with the advent of broadband and email, the growth in demand for Rural Health Education Foundation services in recent years demonstrates the superior value of whole-of-communication education services over those which depend on text, audio or graphics in isolation.”
Dr Chris Mitchell, Chair, National Rural Faculty of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
“The Foundation programs are great for me as I have a very demanding family and workload but I can still keep up my PDP at home.”
Dr Clare Jukka, Senior Lecturer GP & RM, School of Medicine, Atherton Tablelands
“Your documentary Drinking for Two? highlights the importance of health professionals understanding the effects of alcohol in the antenatal period and I commend you on the quality of the documentary and the use of key experts to inform your membership.”
Gill Callister, Executive Director, Office for Children, Department of Human Services, VIC
“The program has enabled me to receive pertinent, practical and best practice clinical information across a range of topics and especially those related to Aboriginal health despite our isolation.”
Dr Hugh Heggie, Medical Officer, Amoonguna Health Service NT
“I find that I never get to see the programs live, however these MP3 format files allow me to listen as I drive. Keep up the good work.”
Simon Wilson, GP Registrar, Jamestown SA
“Great idea this webstreaming technology. It is much easier to watch at home on my computer.”
Dr Alison Walsh, Beechworth VIC
“Thanks very much for the DVDs and videos - a great resource that our GPs can access. Keep up the good work.”
Annie Florence, Chronic Disease Management Program Officer, Southeast NSW Division of General Practice Ltd
“A great insight into definitive care and the expectations of first response first aid. From now on I will be noting program times on the calendar to avoid missing them. Keep up the great work.”
Tim, Emergency Response Team Member, Hunter Valley
“The audio podcast of the Burn Injury program was excellent. I really do think that your programs are worthwhile.”
Lisa Kuhn, Coordinator, Emergency Nursing, RMIT University
“A great way of keeping up to date in an interactive way”
Dr Ian Murdoch
“The Foundation must be congratulated in leading Australia in addressing FASD. I was honoured to be involved with production of the broadcast and would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere thanks to all involved in taking the initiative to address this very important health issue, that to date, has received little recognition in Australia.”
Sue Miers AM, Spokesperson, NOFASARD
“Professional education would be near non-existent for isolated practitioners if it were not for this very valuable program.”
Dr Hugh Heggie, Medical Officer, Ammonguna Health Service NT
“The programs (are) immediately relevant to my clinical experience and situation out here in the bush.”
Dr John Gill, Ampilatwatja Aboriginal Settlement NT
“The broadcasts are an important means of education.”
Dr Francis Reed
“The excellent presentations have enabled me to keep abreast of progress in the practice of medicine without undertaking time-consuming travel to the detriment of patient care and family life.”
GP, Portland NSW
“Thank you for the opportunity to be involved with an excellent education program. I really enjoyed and appreciated the experience.”
Michelle McSweeney, Senior Occupational Therapist, Burns Unit, Concord Hospital NSW
“The programs are fantastic – I watch every one, I wouldn’t miss one.”