John Wakerman

Rural & Remote Health Lead

John Wakerman is Professor of Remote and Rural Health Services Research at Menzies School of Health Research. He was the Inaugural Director of the Centre for Remote Health in Alice Springs (1999-2014) and Associate Dean Flinders NT (2014-19). Professor Wakerman has led a substantial program of research focused on Remote and Rural Health over the past two decades. This research has informed service development, educational programs, and remote and rural health policy, including the ongoing revision and publication of the suite of Remote Primary Health Care Manuals, which ensure consistent best clinical practice in remote Central and Northern Australia.