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Rural health services
Rural and remote health
Many organisations, along with the Australian Government, have developed support programs for people living in rural and remote areas.
New South Wales
Health services in rural and remote NSW might be harder to access than in urban areas, but an online search can show services in your area.
Northern Territory
NT health services support some very remote areas, so they are not always readily available. It's important to prepare for when you need help.
Queensland
Queensland's rural and remote regions make careful planning and preparation essential to help you meet the challenge of accessing health services.
South Australia
South Australia’s rural and remote health services are very important to the 1 in 5 SA residents who live outside the greater Adelaide metro area.
Tasmania
Tasmania's rural and isolated regions make careful planning and preparation essential to help you meet the challenge of accessing health services.
Victoria
Regional and rural Victoria's health services are important to all in the state. Knowing where they are will give you confidence when you need help.
Western Australia
Western Australia's vast rural and remote regions make careful planning and preparation essential to help you find health services when you need them.
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Rural and remote living
Find out what eHealth support, rural health services and other support services are available to you and your family living in the country and remote areas.
Read more on Pregnancy, Birth & Baby website
Information for Rural and Remote Carers - Carers Association of WA
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has developed a Rural and Remote strategy 2016-2019, to outline how they will engage with people with disability, their families, carers and communities in rural and remote parts of Australia.
Read more on Carers WA website
Eye health in remote communities - NT.GOV.AU
The opthalmology outreach team can visit your community to check the health of your eyes.
Read more on NT Health website
Maternity services in rural NSW
If you live in rural or remote NSW, find out what maternity services are available to you during your pregnancy and when you give birth.
Read more on Pregnancy, Birth & Baby website
Maternity services in rural South Australia
If you live in rural or remote parts of South Australia, find out what maternity services are available to you during your pregnancy and when you give birth.
Read more on Pregnancy, Birth & Baby website
Health services for rural families
Learn more about rural health services such as the Patient Assisted Travel scheme, telehealth, access to hospitals, pregnancy and childbirth care.
Read more on Pregnancy, Birth & Baby website
How to deal with isolation if you live in a rural or remote area | Isolation and loneliness | ReachOut Australia
Finding a job, friends and health services is a lot harder when you live outside of a major city. Check out our tips on how to overcome these rural and remote hurdles.
Read more on ReachOut.com website
Rural and Remote
There can be a range of needs for rural palliative care patients and their families, including access to palliative care services, information about illness, practical care and support
Read more on CareSearch website
Maternity services in rural Queensland
If you live in a rural or remote part of Queensland, find out what maternity services are available to you during your pregnancy and when you give birth.
Read more on Pregnancy, Birth & Baby website
Rural Mental Health
Living and working in regional, rural or remote Australia can be a very rewarding and challenging way of life. People living in regional, rural and remote areas are known for being down-to-earth, practical and resilient. But, living away from metropolitan areas can be difficult and it’s important to ask for help during tough times.
Read more on Lifeline website
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Department of Health | Rural Health Workforce Support Activity
Funding for activities to recruit and retain general practitioners and health professionals to/in rural and remote areas.
Read more on Department of Health website
RURAL AND REGIONAL - A QLIFE GUIDE FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
People who live in nonurban areas of Australia who are also lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex (LGBTI) face some unique factors in social connection, accessing services and maintaining health and wellbeing.
Read more on QLife website
Department of Health | After Hours Other Medical Practitioners (AHOMPs) Program
The AHOMPs Program currently provides access to higher Medicare rebates to non-vocationally recognised (non-VR) medical practitioners providing after hours general practice services through an accredited general practice or an accredited Medical Deputising Service (MDS).
Read more on Department of Health website
Department of Health | Medical Rural Bonded Scholarship (MRBS) Scheme 2015
The Medical Rural Bonded Scholarship (MRBS) Scheme is an Australian Government initiative designed to address doctor shortage outside metropolitan areas across Australia.
Read more on Department of Health website
Perinatal mental health training
In response to the recognised need for free, accessible training for all primary/maternity health care professionals, beyond babyblues has developed a fully accredited, online training program.
Read more on beyondblue website
About Mental Health Nursing | ACMHN
What is mental health nursing?
Read more on Australian College of Mental Health Nurses website
National specialist complex mental health trauma networks
Information on joining Mental Health Professionals Network (MHPN) complex trauma networks around Australia. Foster collaboration & strengthen relationships.
Read more on Blue Knot Foundation website
Department of Health | Primary Health Care Review
A review of the Australian Government's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Program comprising a set of seven reports.
Read more on Department of Health website
Department of Health | Gonorrhoea Laboratory Case Definition (LCD)
The Public Health Laboratory Network have developed a standard case definition for the diagnosis of diseases which are notifiable in Australia. This page contains the laboratory case definition for gonorrhoea.
Read more on Department of Health website
Department of Health | Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) Growth Hormone Program
Information about the Growth Hormone Program
Read more on Department of Health website
