New South Wales is distinguished by its coastal cities, surfing beaches and national parks. Its capital city, Sydney, is home to iconic Australian landmarks such as the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge and a thriving business and entertainment districts. Among its natural wonders are the Blue Mountains, rainforests, rock formations and caves. It is home to heritage-listed mining villages, opal mining fields and many wineries. NSW and ACT has three training regions, each with their own subregions. Registrars can choose to train on a rural or general pathway and can elect to further their knowledge in various specialisations such as Aboriginal health.
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The Western NSW and ACT training region is known for its diversity, encompassing our nation’s capital, Canberra, as well as large regional centres such as Wagga Wagga, Dubbo, Orange, Broken Hill and smaller rural communities. Within the Western NSW and ACT training region there are two subregions:
Prior to being made an offer, you will be asked to nominate your subregion preference relevant to your pathway.
The Lower Eastern NSW training region encompasses Sydney’s CBD in the north, stretching down to the Victorian border in the south. Extending into South Western Sydney, the South Coast and Snowy Mountains, the region offers a diverse range of clinical training opportunities. There are two subregions in Lower Eastern NSW:
The North Eastern training region extends from the NSW-QLD border to Sydney Harbour and the Parramatta River and encompasses the spectacular North Coast and scenic New England/Northwest. There are four subregions in North Eastern NSW:
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