rural Archives - Get Healthier

Asthma in rural Australia: can we breathe a little easier?

Sep 4, 2020

While rural Australians are disproportionately affected by chronic disease this may not be the case with asthma, according to new research from Southern Cross University. (more…)

RACGP urges families to help stop the spread of COVID-19 this school holiday

Jun 29, 2020

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is urging families to help stop the spread of COVID-19 this school holiday by following expert medical advice and acting responsibly. (more…)

A creative focus on mental health in rural Australia - through song!

May 29, 2020

The National Rural Health Alliance and singer-songwriter Josh Arnold are proud to launch ‘Build ‘em up!’, a song written in collaboration with Friends of the Alliance and people in rural…

Whole of population telehealth welcomed

Mar 30, 2020

The National Rural Health Alliance, the peak body for rural and remote health in Australia, welcomed the Australian Government’s expansion of telehealth services which starts today (30 March 2020). (more…)

Centre for innovation in regional health recognises leadership in research based health care

Mar 6, 2020

Tropical Australian Academic Health Centre in North Queensland has become the third Centre for Innovation in Regional Health accredited by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC). (more…)

Record crop of bush health students

Nov 21, 2019

A RECORD crop of health science students has been trained by Australia’s hard-working University Departments of Rural Health, according to latest statistics. (more…)

Introducing the new Friends Advisory Committee

Jul 2, 2019

Friends of the Alliance has elected a new Advisory Committee to lead it through the next two years. The new Committee will represent all States and Territories in Australia and…

Health takes centre stage in Temora

May 6, 2019

Local government leaders will gather for a summit in Temora this week (Wednesday 8 May 2019) to grapple with the challenges of delivering effective general practice and primary health care…

Arts and health in Hobart

Feb 7, 2019

The importance of arts and artistic performance in building better and healthier communities will again be recognised with presentations and performers at the 15th National Rural Health Conference. (more…)