New research commissioned by the Regional Australia Institute has demonstrated an urgent need for solutions to regional healthcare accessibility, among other pressure points.
Research shows the number of city-dwellers looking to relocate to the regions has doubled over the past 18 months. The results of the nationwide survey show 40 per cent of capital city residents are considering a move to regional Australia – up from 20 per cent in May 2023.
Speaking to WIN TV about the latest findings, the National Rural Health Alliance Chief Executive Susi Tegen reiterated the dire need to improve the regional health workforce.
“Rural, remote and regional Australia is still underfunded, undersupported and underserved. The people that are on the ground are doing an amazing job, but they’re overworked,” Ms Tegen said.