A collaboration between the University of Sydney, Southern Cross University, the University of Wollongong and Western Sydney University based in Lismore, Grafton and Murwillumbah. We aim to provide the best possible educational experience in rural health for medical, nursing and allied health students, and to facilitate continuing professional development for rural health practitioners. We have a strong interest in health services and systems research and development and are uniquely and ideally placed to support interdisciplinary education, and to integrate research into our education programs.