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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 rural and remote health services
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 rural and remote health services
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 rural and remote health services
Queensland's rural and remote regions make careful planning and preparation essential to help you meet the challenge of accessing health services.
South Australia rural and remote health services
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 rural and remote health services
Tasmania's rural and isolated regions make careful planning and preparation essential to help you meet the challenge of accessing health services.
Victoria rural and remote health services
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 rural and remote health services
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 rural areas.
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Medicare services for rural and remote Australians - Australian Government Department of Human Services
We can help you get health care if you live in a rural or remote area.
Read more on Medicare website
What does the RFDS do? | Royal Flying Doctor Service
Details of services provided by the Flying Doctor Australia wide. Including life-saving emergency evacuations and comprehensive primary healthcare
Read more on Royal Flying Doctor Service website
Flying Doctor Mental Health programs | Royal Flying Doctor Service
The Royal Flying Doctor Service provides many different Mental Health programs to those living in rural and remote Australia.
Read more on Royal Flying Doctor Service website
Aeromedical retrieval NSW & ACT | Royal Flying Doctor Service
RFDS aeromedical crews evacuate injured people from emergency situations in the Australian Outback.
Read more on Royal Flying Doctor Service 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 Queensland
Find out what maternity services are available in rural or remote Queensland.
Read more on Pregnancy, Birth & Baby website
Maternity services in rural NSW
Find out what maternity services are available in rural or remote NSW
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Maternity services in rural South Australia
Find out what maternity services are available in rural or remote South Australia
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Flying Doctor clinics | Royal Flying Doctor Service
The Royal Flying Doctor Service provides GP & Nurse clinics across rural and remote Australia to make primary health services available to the Outback
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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.
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I’m a Health Professional - Palliative Care
Palliative Care Australia is the national peak body for palliative care and represents all those who work towards high quality palliative care for all Australians.
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National specialist complex mental health trauma networks
Information on joining Mental Health Professionals Network (MHPN) complex trauma networks around Australia. Foster collaboration & strengthen relationships.
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ELDAC- Information and Services - Diverse Population Groups
Older Australians are from many different backgrounds, so each person will express their identity in different ways. Older diverse Australians often face barriers in accessing palliative care services.
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Amphetamine withdrawal management - appropriate processes for the management of amphetamine withdrawal.
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Models of Care - Synthesis
Detailed summary & identified gaps from research on the types of palliative care delivery & services models in aged care.
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Palliative care - Clinical Guidelines Wiki
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Workforce Education - Synthesis
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Educating GPs on the over-prescription of pharmaceuticals - Alcohol and Drug Foundation
The rescheduling of pharmaceuticals that include codeine will tighten access to these drugs from 1 February. This makes now a timely moment to consider some of the wider measures that GPs can take to improve patient outcomes and avoid the over-prescription of some medications.
Read more on Alcohol and Drug Foundation website
Educating GPs on the over-prescription of pharmaceuticals - Alcohol and Drug Foundation
The rescheduling of pharmaceuticals that include codeine will tighten access to these drugs from 1 February. This makes now a timely moment to consider some of the wider measures that GPs can take to improve patient outcomes and avoid the over-prescription of some medications.
Read more on Alcohol and Drug Foundation website
