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Who’s joining up to My Health Record – and who’s not?
Editorial - What about Allied Health?
Rural Health Journal out next Wednesday 20 June!
National autism guideline waiting for approval
Advertisement - 2018 IHF Brisbane 42nd World Hospital Congress
HESTA Advertisement
She's called "The Bridge" - the inspirational story of Gail Yarran
Alternatives to codeine in rural and remote Australia
New Alliance analysis lays bare the rural mental health crisis
The Royal Flying Doctor Service is after your thoughts on mental health
Rural health & the Federal Budget: just the beginning
$20K available for rural mental health projects
“Pleasures that the townsfolk never know” – meet the Friends Advisory Committee
Training dentistry students to recognise and respond to domestic violence
Wagga Wagga pharmacy is national Pharmacy of the Year
OK. I'll eat more fruit. But vegies? Do I have to?
Snowy Flamingos - surviving cancer in style
Snowy Flamingos reveal huge out-of-pocket costs
Here's proof: rural and remote health research critically underfunded
Rural and outback paramedics ROAR into Alice Springs
Riding for a revolution in chronic pain
AIHW - Survey of health care in remote areas
Ophthalmologist Ashish Agar - Mentor of the Year
Online forums for rural mental health
Three Friends of the Alliance Awards up for grabs
Major review of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nutrition
Victorian GPs get a hand with country kids' health
Allied health - let's prove our worth
Ballarat physiotherapist recognised in Stroke Foundation Awards
Rural educator signs Compact with Federal Government
15th National Rural Health Conference: a healthy mix of policy, research, celebration and networking
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Editorial - Codeine and the inter-connectedness of rural and remote vulnerability
Changing the trajectory of childhood vulnerability in regional Australia
Sharing a heartbeat: a film on rheumatic heart disease in pregnancy
Wide Smiles bringing oral health care to children in South Western Victoria
Carer Gateway
Help for perinatal anxiety and depression a phone call away
Focus on health in Circular Head
Shaping the 2018 Budget to improve rural health
Rural health research in front
From Christchurch to Tennant Creek: NZ nurse Anna Curtin is now sharing her skills in the NT
Green and healthy hospitals and health services
Birdie and Mr Frog: helping young rural families cope with extreme weather events
Managing diabetes in regional Queensland
Frontline fighting: tackling diabetes through primary health care in rural and regional South Australia
Improving eye care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with diabetes
Ed’s story the catalyst for online learning resource on caring for a person with Lewy body dementia
Everyone would like more Friends …
Closing the Gap a focus for GPEx
Meet the Alliance’s Friends Advisory Committee
Regional consortium supports home care for older people
There’s one thing the town doesn’t have, and one thing Stephanie really needs: an optometrist
Carl Barker: a change of career
The changing landscape for rural and remote allied health
Break it Down: community conversation around mental health
Mental wellness program for school kids in regional WA
Noela’s years of distinguished service to rural Australia recognised
15th National Rural Health Conference: we can do even better!
Did you know that you can donate to the NRHA to assist in our work?
Flu vaccinations now available through community pharmacies
Strengthening rural doctors’ capacity to address family violence
Conference devoted to Closing the Gap on hearing loss
eBook and animated infographics to support the alcohol and other drugs workforce
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Editorial - A big year planned for 2018 in rural and remote health
Heart disease challenges rural and remote Australia
Hope for Health: preventing chronic disease in East Arnhem Land with experiential nutrition education
Smart phone app provides a simple way to identify Good Tucker
HESTA - no butts about it
The growing vulnerability of country children
Supporting women’s wellbeing in remote Queensland
Port Augusta doctor recognised for her passion for health care in an area of need
Regional arts creates a healthy agenda
Developing a pathway for allied health rural generalists
Riding to raise funds for basic health care in PNG
Free 24/7 professional online counselling for regional South Australia
Consumer representation in the National Rural Health Alliance through Friends
Locally grown mental health support in WA’s Goldfields region
Our stories: videos capture the effects of mental illness on families
New multimedia resources to support eye care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with diabetes
Award winning induction program for aged care workers
Technology helping elders in aged care to stay meaningfully connected
Codeine rescheduling an opportunity to address the pain crisis
Rural doctors’ association welcomes a safer era for codeine use in Australia
6th RRHS Symposium will explore current research in rural and remote health
Management development program developed specifically for remote health service managers
Best practice manuals for remote health care
Opportunity for training in agricultural health and medicine
Health leadership congress addressed change readiness
Sharing resources so the whole community benefits: lessons from the Rural Remote Social Work Practice Conference
Leadership development grants for health sector women
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Editorial – Affordable, acceptable and appropriate access to health services for country people
The Lions Outback Vision Van’s very first trip to Albany in 2016
A step in the right direction
Harnessing corporate relationships to improve health outcomes in rural and remote Australia
no butts about it We’ve implemented a portfolio-wide tobacco exclusion. Has your super fund?
As the bush burned
Highlighting poverty in rural Australia: Anti-Poverty Week, 15-21 October
GPs meeting the needs of rural communities: the pathway to rural generalism
From country kids to rural doctors: the journey of doctors who grew up in the bush
APY Lands Exchange inspires two-way learning
Continence Foundation conference
Important online resource for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health celebrates 20 years
New wholesale plans to deliver increased broadband data limits for rural customers
The National Rural Health Commissioner: a champion for rural healthcare
Towards equity in aged care for regional, rural and remote Australia
Collaborating to create local solutions for mental health care
Friends of the Alliance – a voice for rural and remote health consumers
Playing a role in the prevention of rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease
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Editorial - A call for action to improve policies and programs for rural health
New guidelines address the safety of the remote health workforce
Rural Australia in words and pictures
Mallee sunset over a canola paddock
HESTA - sometimes you just want more
Starlight and Earbus: improving the ear health of children in remote WA
A healthy start in life: the NHMRC evaluates the evidence
Better broadband in the bush
Australia’s investment in regional broadband
Prevention at the grassroots
Getting the facts about ice: a toolkit for Australian communities
Arts and health at the Conference
Living the rural life
Gunnedah optometrist recognised for decades of service to his community
Congratulations to our friend Dr James Fitzpatrick
Henry receives sight saving surgery
Building capacity for primary eye care in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health services
Online training supports diabetic retinopathy screening in primary health care
‘Simply’ better access to pathology diagnostics is not so simple
National strategy improving access and outcomes for people with pain
Unsung Hero Award a family affair
Wuchopperen Health Service cultural programs
Could this be motor neurone disease?
Training program boosting access to quality emergency care across Australia
Alcohol and drugs outreach services expanding in Western NSW
Poster presentations: another valuable resource from the National Rural Health Conference
Bad behaviour not always naughty kids
Trailblazers: for young people doing great things in regional Australia
GP video consultations a success in residential aged care
Aged and palliative care linkages in rural Victoria
Spirituality connections and caring for older people
Queensland Health serving rural and remote Queensland
Join Friends and help keep the Alliance connected and informed!
The World Summit on Rural Generalist Medicine makes progress in Cairns
Mental wellbeing in Queensland’s Central Highlands
Generally speaking: JCU’s allied health rural generalist program
Young doctors in race to ‘save lives’ at Rottnest
University of Wollongong making a rural impact
The journey to excellence in rural general practice
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It’s time – for a new, separate national strategy on rural health
Pumped Hydro Energy Storage – pumped rural health
Aboriginal Health Workers at the National Gallery
HESTA - your future divided
Raising funds for country kids
The importance of broadband to health outcomes in rural and remote Australia
Life chances are often shaped long before birth
Strengthening South Australia’s rural GP pipeline
The nbn™ network and a world of possibilities
Continence Foundation
Continence information in one online location
Forum identifies priority areas for health in the Pilbara
CQUniversity expands health course offerings
Awards recognise outstanding rural doctor mentors
Dietitians take action for reconciliation
Friends at the Conference
Tobacco smoking a leading health risk among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
The gap for vision is closing
A Conference that leads to real changes
Asbestos awareness - were your home or any structures on your property built or renovated before 1987?
Trial increases cancer screening rates
Unlocking the potential of rural and remote communities
Top ranked abstract addresses the place of research in rural health organisations
Ryan’s Rule promotes patient safety
Support International Gynaecological Awareness Day on 10 September
Supporting children with autism, their parents and teachers through tele-consultancy
North and West Rural Health
Four reasons not to miss the 14th World Rural Health Conference
Lions Outback Vision Van one year on
Young rural advocates heading north to Cairns
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Rural health magazine ends print edition and goes online-only
Editorial – Investing in the wellbeing of rural and remote Australia
Addressing rural and remote health at the National Press Club
HESTA
A paramedic intern in the Northern Territory
#ruralhealthconf - the place to be is Cairns, 26-29 April 2017
Rural doctor completes world’s toughest horse race for rural mental health
Developing leaders in agricultural health and medicine
Flying Doctor is expanding its dental outreach program
Women’s leadership development programs – opportunities available for the health sector
GP training benefits from cross-border collaboration
Opening up the conversation about rural suicide
Volunteers the key to compassionate care for those reaching the end of their lives
Online wellbeing program helping Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients
Sharing information about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander eye health
Vision loss still affects too many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
A routine eye examination prevents a stroke
Reaching out to new fathers through texts
Improving education for children with autism wherever they live
Early intervention helping children with autism and their families in rural Tasmania
Elder abuse – inquiry into the laws protecting vulnerable older Australians
Heart maps reveal more hospital admissions for heart conditions in rural and remote Australia
Food security and health in rural and remote Australia
Investing in suitable housing means more older people can stay in the rural communities they call home
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Editorial
Suicide safety planning - helping support those at risk of suicide
Interdisciplinary professional networks foster community engagement
INNOVATIONS IN REMOTE AND RURAL MENTAL HEALTHCARE
Bringing better mental health to rural areas through online programs
Yarning Epilepsy – life changing training at your finger tips
Calling rural and remote health researchers
Heading outback for Ear Health
Maintaining resilience in a not-for-profit remote health service provider
The challenges facing rural health – with a new Government
Mental Health Info Graphic
TACKLING adolescent drinking in rural Australia
Clinical pharmacist services are needed in rural Australia
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Ballarat physiotherapist recognised in Stroke Foundation Awards
