WILDFIRE

02/02/2026

🔥MEET THE 2026 WILDFIRE COMMITTEE 🔥

Introducing our 2026 co-presidents of Wildfire!!!

Exciting things in store for this year so keep an eye out on our socials.

23/09/2025

Voting for WILDFIRE Council is now open!

Voting is only open for a week so vote now to make sure your vote counts. Voting is open to all WILDFIRE club members and the results will be announced at the AGM.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScCnTHlIc71Q50-Uuap-TzPzgEetmTjW3JMOoSv1XBuwJYvqg/viewform?usp=preview

18/09/2025

2025 TERESA NEALE PRIZE

Attention all current 5D students!

The Teresa Neale Prize is awarded annually to the student who has made the most significant contribution to rural, remote and Indigenous health.

Apply by Sunday 5 October for your chance to win $500 and a Certificate of Recognition!

To apply, send a cover letter and CV that outlines your contribution to rural and Indigenous health to effie.sofos@monash.edu

01/09/2025

WILDFIRE Council Nominations are now open!

Are you passionate about rural and Indigenous health? Are you a healthcare student at Monash Uni? Join us now to help shape the future of WILDFIRE.

Nominations and position descriptions via the google form:
https://forms.gle/pfTKEw76vFaBAGFg7

18/08/2025

📢New Venue! Now at South One Lecture Theatre❗

It's not too late to register for the Matthew Campbell Memorial Evening this Wednesday.

Can't wait to see you there!

12/08/2025

You're invited! Join us for the Matthew Campbell Memorial Evening on the 20th of August. We have four amazing speakers who will discuss their wealth of knowledge about Indigenous and rural health. Food will be provided.

Register via the google form now!

03/07/2025

Tickets on sale at 7pm TONIGHT!!!!

30/06/2025

YEEHAW – it’s ball time, baby!
Wildfire presents: Bendigo Ball – Suits & Boots 🤠👞👢

It’s Bendigo ballin’ with a country callin’! Get ready to saddle up, scrub up, and boot scoot your way to the wildest night of the year! This ain’t your average black-tie affair — we’re mixing class with country, pure Bendigo style! So, bring your best suit and your boldest boots for a night you’ll be talking about all semester.

From rounds to roundups, kick off those winter blues and get ready to yee your last haw — it’s Suits & Boots season, and it’s going to be iconic 🌟

🔥 You can expect:

· A two-course feast fresher than a country breeze 🌽🥩

· 4 hours of unlimited beer, wine, cider and non-alc drinks (guaranteed to loosen more than just your bedside manner ) 🍻

· Transport to and from the venue (because your boots deserve a rest from the road) 🚌

· Live music to boot-scoot the night away 🎸

· A pro photographer to snap your finest fits 📸

· Afterparty at Bendigo’s hottest spot 🪩💃

📅 When: Saturday 2nd of August, 6:30pm
📍 Where: Chateau Dore, Mandurang
👢 Theme: Suits & Boots – Bendigo’s finest, suited and booted

Tickets drooping soon – get your boots on and stay tuned!

30/06/2025

🔥 THE WILDFIRE RURAL GUIDEBOOK IS HERE 🔥

Are you interested doing your clinical placement in a rural area? Want a preview of what these placement sites are like to live and study?

Well look no further because the 2025 Rural Guidebook is here (check the link in our bio)!

This is a must-read for 3B and 4C students considering their preferences for 2026. You’ll hear from current students about their experiences across each rural placement and get the inside info on everything from curriculum to accommodation, to where to get the best coffee!

Link here: shorturl.at/qqoQZ

11/05/2025

📣Calling all first years 📣

We are looking for a 🔥Year 1 Representative🔥 to join our team. If you are passionate about rural and Indigenous health don't miss this opportunity to meet like-minded healthcare students.🩺

For more info or to apply click the google form below.

Welcome to the WILDFIRE Year One Representative Election! You will be voting to determine our 2025 Council member. It'll only take about 2 minutes! The position has each candidates' position statement so that you can make an informed decision. Please rank them from highest preference (1) through to....

08/05/2025

🔥🔥Some highlights from the Gippsland clinical skills weekend🔥🔥Can't wait to see you at our other upcoming events!

07/04/2025

🔥Year 1 Rep Callouts🔥

Are you passionate about rural and Indigenous health? Do you want to meet other like-minded healthcare students?

We are looking for a first year student to serve as our Year 1 representative. No experience, only enthusiasm, is required!

For more information and to apply see the Google form below.

Monash University's Rural Health Club, WILDFIRE, is looking for Clayton Subcommittee members for 2025! WILDFIRE aims to foster relations between all students and health professionals interested in rural and Indigenous health, and in doing so develop and maintain a multi-disciplinary approach. WILDFI...