Justine is the School Manager at the School of Rural Medicine, Charles Sturt University in Orange — a role that places her at the centre of efforts to strengthen regional healthcare and medical education.

Growing up in Orange, Justine experienced the freedom and community spirit that come with regional life. After exploring different roles and building her experience in education, she’s now helping shape how future doctors study and train close to home.

In this episode, Justine reflects on how Orange has changed over the years, the social and cultural progress happening across the Central West, and the ongoing challenge of retaining medical graduates in rural areas. She shares how the School of Rural Medicine is tackling these issues head-on, by expanding access to medical education and helping to address doctor shortages across regional Australia.

It’s an open and engaging conversation about community, education, and the people working to build a stronger future for regional healthcare.