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SARRAH Circle

Community for rural allied health professionals seeking connection and development

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SARRAH Circle is the online learning and networking platform for allied health professionals committed to serving rural and remote Australia. Members gain access to CPD courses, discussion groups, peer forums, virtual classrooms, and curated learning pathways tailored to the challenges of practice in sparse settings. The platform is part of SARRAH’s expansion in education and collaboration: it connects clinicians across distances to share insights, troubleshoot challenges, and stay current with professional standards. Through SARRAH Circle, practitioners engage in relevant training, hear from leaders, and build relationships that sustain practice in rural regions.

As the rural workforce demands grow, SARRAH Circle helps clinicians stay supported, informed, and resilient. The programming often ties directly to SARRAH’s national initiatives such as TAHRGETS (Allied Health Rural Generalist training) and BRAHAW (rural assistant workforce development) ensuring that courses match sector needs. Over time, members feel less isolated, grow in capability, achieve better retention in remote practice, and improve health outcomes in their communities.

Outcomes

  • Access training specific to rural allied health practice
  • Connect with peers across remote communities
  • Build skills aligned with national workforce programs
  • Strengthen retention and capacity in remote practice

What's included?

  • Virtual Classrooms & CPD Library

    On-demand and scheduled courses structured around rural clinical competencies and professional development.

  • Peer Forums & Interest Groups

    Spaces for members to ask questions, share resources, and collaborate across geography.

  • Guided Learning Pathways

    Role-based educational tracks tailored to rural generalist, assistant, and specialist roles.

  • Insights from Sector Initiatives

    Content aligned with programs like TAHRGETS and BRAHAW to strengthen career relevance and impact.

Who is this for?

  • Allied health professionals working in or planning to practice in rural/remote areas
  • Clinicians seeking community, learning, and retention support
  • Students or trainees wanting a pathway into rural health practice

About the creator

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Lisa Baker

President & Rural Health Advocate | Strengthening Allied Health Services

I’m Lisa Baker, President of SARRAH and a passionate advocate for rural and remote allied health equity. As a certified practising speech pathologist, I’ve led services in regional Australia and designed policy initiatives aimed at sustaining health...