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‘Seek support if you need it this holiday season’

Dec 21, 2018

As temperatures soar Australians living in drought-affected communities are encouraged to speak up and seek support this holiday season. (more…)

GP funding welcome but where's the allied healthcare?

Dec 20, 2018

Rural communities will gain better access to GP services through initiatives announced in the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook report, but Australia’s peak rural health organisation asks: “Where are the…

Construction complete on Onslow Health Service redevelopment

Nov 26, 2018

Construction of Onslow’s brand new hospital and health service is now complete, with the doors expected to open to the community in December 2018. (more…)

$20 million for drug and alcohol treatment in South Australia

Nov 23, 2018

The Government will provide $20 million to boost drug and alcohol treatment services in South Australia particularly in regional and rural areas. (more…)

Beverley and Quairading health service redevelopments complete

Nov 14, 2018

The redevelopment of the Beverley and Quairading health services have been officially opened by Agricultural Region MLC Laurie Graham, representing the WA Minister for Health. (more…)

Seniors to benefit from remote aged care workforce accord

Nov 6, 2018

Senior Australians living in remote areas will benefit from a targeted new initiative to sustain, support and expand the aged care workforce in remote communities. (more…)

Rural Australia - Don't opt out

Oct 5, 2018

ll country people are urged to embrace My Health Record – an online summary of their health information. (more…)

Applications open for record aged care offering

Jul 2, 2018

Existing and prospective aged care providers are encouraged to apply for a share in a record offering of more than 14,200 new aged care places, with a special focus on…

Mental health support for the bush

Jun 6, 2018

The Government will provide funding to support the mental health of farmers, mining workers and Indigenous Australians living in rural and regional Australia. (more…)