	{"id":114999,"date":"2026-06-13T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bendigotimes\/?p=114999"},"modified":"2026-06-10T17:17:52","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T07:17:52","slug":"clinic-leader-practice-up-for-rural-health-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bendigotimes\/news\/clinic-leader-practice-up-for-rural-health-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Clinic leader, practice up for Rural Health Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>THE clinic leader of the Bendigo branch of global physiotherapy and strength training chain Kieser, Mischka Morton, has been named as a finalist in this year&#8217;s Victorian Rural Health Awards.<\/p>\n<p>The exercise scientist has been shortlisted for the Outstanding Contribution to Rural Allied Health Award, while the practice itself is also up for the Outstanding Contribution by a Rural Multidisciplinary Health Team Award.<\/p>\n<p>Organised by the Rural Workforce Agency Victoria (RWAV) in partnership with the Victorian Department of Health, the awards are said to celebrate the individuals and teams who are making a real and lasting difference across rural and regional Victoria.<\/p>\n<p>This year&#8217;s finalists have been praised for reflecting the strength of the entire rural health system, including clinicians, practice staff, students, outreach teams and educators.<\/p>\n<p>RWAV CEO Lauren Cordwell said the awards program is an important opportunity to celebrate the commitment, collaboration and care that underpin rural health services across Victoria.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;These awards are about recognising the people who keep rural healthcare moving forward every day, often quietly, often under pressure, but always with purpose and care,&#8221; she said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;What we see in this year&#8217;s finalists is a workforce that is adapting, innovating, and continuing to show up for their communities in meaningful ways.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Their impact is felt far beyond the clinics and services they work in.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Established in 1967 in Switzerland, Kieser operates in more than 150 locations worldwide, including over 30 across Australia.<\/p>\n<p>The winners will be announced during an online event on Thursday 25 June.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>THE clinic leader of the Bendigo branch of global physiotherapy and strength training chain Kieser, Mischka Morton, has been named as a finalist in this year&#8217;s Victorian Rural Health Awards. 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