Investment in Rural Training Welcomed

Medical Deans Australia and New Zealand (Medical Deans) has welcomed the Opposition’s commitment to fund 200 additional medical school places to strengthen the medical workforce in rural, regional, and remote Australia.

Medical Deans' Annual Conference 2025

The Medical Deans’ Annual Conference returns in September 2025 with what promises to be an engaging and thought-provoking program. Read More

Medical Deans has welcomed the Government's announcement of a $48.8 million investment in additional medical school places.

Medical Deans Australia and New Zealand (Medical Deans) has welcomed the Government’s announcement of a $48.8 million investment in additional medical school places, as part of a $617 million package to grow the primary care workforce. Click here

Pre-Budget Submission 2025-26

Medical Deans’ submission to the Australian Government proposing two reforms for consideration as part of the Budget 2025-26 process. Click here

Mental health boost for health professional students

Thousands of health professional students have had their mental health boosted after accessing a new Australian Government funded Mental Health First Aid training initiative, under a program led by the 3 Councils of Deans: MDANZ, CDNM, and ACDHS. Read more

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April 2025