Exploring UNSW’s New Rural Clinical Campus in Wagga Wagga

Yesterday, our operations manager had the privilege of attending the UNSW Rural Clinical Campuses Wagga Wagga Community Tour, held at the Biomedical Sciences Centre on Edward Street. This purpose-built facility represents a major investment in rural medical education and is set to transform healthcare training in our region.

The tour offered a first-hand look at UNSW’s state-of-the-art learning spaces, including specialised science laboratories, high-tech simulation facilities, and a dry anatomy lab. These resources will ensure that medical students in Wagga Wagga have access to the same advanced technology and teaching standards as their Sydney counterparts.

What stood out most was the centre’s strategic location adjacent to Wagga Wagga Base Hospital, enabling long-term clinical placements and fostering strong partnerships with the Murrumbidgee Local Health District. This approach will help train the next generation of doctors to live and work in rural and regional areas, addressing critical workforce needs.

The facility hosts students across all six years of UNSW’s undergraduate medical degree, including many from rural backgrounds. Research shows these students are more likely to remain in regional communities, which is great news for the Riverina.

Part of the laboratory space

Learning space

Attendees and the Guide for the event.

Part of the simulation facilities