Obstetrics and Gynaecology Education and Training (OGET) Project

Addressing the essential need for equitable delivery of health services in rural, regional and remote areas across Australia.

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What is OGET?

The RANZCOG led Obstetrics and Gynaecology Education and Training (OGET) project is an Australian Government funded initiative that delivers education and skills maintenance training to health professionals across rural, regional, and remote Australia – with current funding until February 2026.

The project works towards the equitable delivery of health services in Australia by supporting the multi-disciplinary health workforce teams in these communities. This is achieved by the delivery of OGET by RANZCOG specialist obstetricians and gynaecologists (O&Gs) from regional health services to rural and remote health services using a hub and spoke model that incorporates case-based learning, practical skills stations and interactive forums.

OGET also fosters meaningful engagement between the OGET regional hospital hubs, and the peripheral rural and remote health services the regional hospital hubs support. This helps enhance support and collegiality across sites.

The value of OGET

Positive Impact of OGET

Health professionals that have attended OGET sessions have given positive feedback on the value of OGET on their confidence, clinical knowledge, and ability to contribute meaningfully to a team.

Tailored Training and Skills Maintenance

OGET supports health professionals with case-based, scenario specific learning that is tailored to the realities of rural practice, factoring in available resources at the sites.

The Multi-Disciplinary Focus

The program brings together midwives, nurses, GPs, anaesthetists, nurses, and other health professionals to learn together. This encourages collaboration and cohesion across disciplines.

Accessible, On-Site Education and Training

OGET brings education and skills maintenance opportunities directly to rural and remote health professionals, significantly reducing the need to travel long distances.

Workforce Retention and Systems Strengthening

OGET helps strengthen the links between the regional OGET hub hospitals and the peripheral rural and remote hospitals, fostering more integrated and resilient health systems.

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Women in rural and remote Australia deserve safe, local maternity services. Your support helps us train, equip, and empower the healthcare teams who make that possible.

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OGET hubs

The OGET project supports 12 regional health service hubs that deliver education and skills maintenance to 56 rural and remote health services across Australia as outlined below.

The OGET story

2021

Late 2021
The National Rural Health Commissioner and Commonwealth Chief Medical Officer endorsed OGET.

2022

June 2022
The pilot phase of OGET project began across four regional hubs.

August 2022
The NSW (Orange) OGET Hub had their first OGET session on Placenta Abruption at Cowra Health Service.

September 2022
The VIC (Warrnambool) OGET Hub had first OGET session on Secondary PPH and sepsis at Hamilton Base Hospital.

October 2022
The NT (Darwin) OGET Hub had their first OGET session on Trauma in Pregnancy at Broome Hospital (WA). This hub initially supported Darwin and WA (Broome).

2023

January 2023
The QLD (Sunshine Coast) OGET Hub had their first OGET session on Pre- eclampsia toxaemia at Sunshine Coast University Hospital, Birtinya.

June 2023
RANZCOG welcomed the WA (Broome) OGET Hub to support the Kimberley region.

September 2023
The WA (Bunbury) OGET Hub had their first OGET session on Placenta Abruption at Margaret River Hospital.

November 2023
The SA (Mount Barker) OGET Hub had their first OGET session at the Southern Fleurieua Health Service, Victor Harbour on Secondary PPH and sepsis.

December 2023
OGET welcomes its 1,000th participant.

2025

February 2025
RANZCOG launched the OGET OASI workshops for all the OGET hubs after successful train the trainer workshops.

Mid 2025
RANZCOG welcomed the QLD (Toowoomba) OGET hub and the QLD (Cairns) OGET Hub.

Late 2025
The NSW (Wagga Wagga), NSW (Newcastle) and Tasmania (Burnie and Launceston) became the newest three OGET Hubs. Momentum builds as more participants come on board.