Rural health still on life support after modest budget
Rural healthcare has received only a modest lifeline in the federal budget, despite the government's grand vision for the future of Australia's regions.
Rural Australians twice as likely to die from preventable causes
The latest research shows that rural men are 2.5 times and women 2.8 times more likely to die from potentially avoidable causes than those in urban areas.
Senate report seeks solutions for dental services in rural areas
The National Rural Health Alliance says several of their key recommendations on access to dental services in rural Australia have been incorporated in a Senate report.
National Rural Health Month highlights healthcare inequities
November is National Rural Health Month highlighting the inequities that rural, regional and remote Australians face when trying to access health care.
Floods and lost crops affecting rural health
The National Rural Health Alliance is concerned at how the La Niña weather cycle and flooding during 2021–22 has affected rural people, exacerbating health and other issues already faced by stretched communities.