The National Rural Health Alliance invites submissions for Partyline Issue 96, to be published in September 2026.

Content Brief:

Theme: Priority Populations

This edition will highlight personal stories around rural health initiatives, research, and evidence that champion better health outcomes for groups facing greater barriers in rural and remote Australia – including First Nations peoples, people with disability, LGBTIQA+ communities, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, older Australians, and those experiencing socioeconomic disadvantage. 

We’re seeking engaging, plain-language stories that explore innovative programs, evidence-based research, community partnerships and lived experiences that are making a difference among rural priority populations.

Important note on style:

Partyline publishes story-based, narrative-style articles. Submissions should be written in plain language, centre people and communities, and explain why this matters for rural Australia.

Guidelines 

  • Submissions should be up to 600 words, written in plain language, in a story format (narrative style) and avoid technical jargon. It should not include technical referencing.

  • We often receive reports, evaluations, or policy pieces. These will not be accepted unless they are reframed as community-focused stories, highlighting lived experience, outcomes, or lessons learned, preferably with quotes.

  • Articles should be original, not previously published elsewhere, and free from promotional content.

  • Please include the author(s) names. Author headshots are optional but welcome.

  • Include relevant high-quality images (jpg, png, or tif format) with captions and credits to enhance the article – if purchased/commercial/stock images are used we will need evidence of purchase. 

  • We do not publish articles about research that has not begun, is looking for funding or is only partially completed. Reports about completed research must be submitted in story format, including case studies, once the research data collection period has ended and there are findings to be shared with the community.

  • Once your story is published in Partyline, you are welcome to share the link on social media, tagging the National Rural Health Alliance and including the hashtag #Partyline.

Deadline 

Submissions are due by COB Tuesday, 11 August 2026 to [email protected]

Selection Process

The Partyline Editorial team reserves the right to make final decisions on the inclusion of articles. Submissions that do not adhere to the guidelines or miss the deadline will not be considered.

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