rural health

Calls to target Australia’s rural healthcare disparities

A recent audit from the Department of Health and Aged Care reveals continued disparities in healthcare delivery between rural and metropolitan Australia. With only 13% of the health workforce serving nearly 30% of rural Australians, the report highlights the need for targeted support to address gaps in healthcare access. The National Rural Health Alliance is …

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New telehealth program launched to support regional women grieving baby loss

The following contains content that some listeners may find distressing.  A new telehealth program funded by the Federal government will give support to women grieving the loss of their new-born child. Rural Health Connect has launched a program to support women across Australia after stillbirth, miscarriage, and neonatal death. The program is delivered in a …

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