Three Mid West health workers nominated for 2023 WA Rural Health Awards

Three Mid West health workers have been recognised for their contributions and nominated for prizes at the 2023 WA Rural Health Awards. Dr Rohan Carter of the Geraldton Regional Aboriginal Medical Service’s Murchison Outreach Service has been nominated in the People’s Choice category. Aimee Tingey, associate lecturer with the WA Centre for Rural Health (WACRH) Geraldton, was nominated for the Rising Star prize. WACRH-Geraldton senior lecturer Kathryn Fitzgerald was nominated for the Rural Researcher or Educator award. Ms Fitzgerald has been an allied health professional and educator in the Mid West for more than three decades, and said she was pleased to see her work recognised. “It is an honour to be a finalist and have the allied health education achievements at the WA Centre for Rural Health recognised,” she said “I am also thrilled to be nominated with my colleague Aimee Tingey who is a wonderful example of the younger generation of health professionals coming through.” Rural Health West chief executive officer Tim Shackleton said Ms Tingey was part of “a very strong cohort of early career professionals poised to transform their workplaces and improve the health and wellbeing of communities in years to come.” WA Country Health Service chief executive Jeff Moffet said rural health workers deserved recognition for their important work, especially considering how challenging the last two years had been. “Together, we manage the health needs of communities spanning more than 2.55 million square kilometres,” he said. “The collective skill and talent we have caring for country communities is unmatched.” The 2023 WA Rural Health Awards will be held on March 11.