Who is ROUSTAH?

ROUSTAH stands for Rural Outlook Students Towards Allied Health, and is the rural health club of the University of South Australia. The club was formed in 1996 to generate interest in rural and remote health issues and practice, and membership is steadily increasing. We involve students from allied health, nursing and midwifery programs.

What is ROUSTAH all about?

ROUSTAH is about sharing enthusiasm for rural and remote practice. We are about getting students together who are interested in rural and remote health, interested in learning new skills and knowledge relevant to country practice and who are interested in developing relationships with like minded people. ROUSTAH is one of 18 undergraduate rural health clubs around Australia which together form the 'National Rural Health Students Network' (NRHSN). The network is about seeking to improve the poor state of rural and remote health in Australia and in 2001 became a politically active body to better influence change. ROUSTAH is all about helping in this important undertaking.