Rural Health

Links to information about the health issues facing Australians living in rural and remote areas, including the availability of health services, and coping with crises.

For Australian Government information on rural health issues and programs, go directly to the Australian Government's Regional, Rural and Remote Health website.

Reviewed March 2009

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Title:   Rural and remote
Publisher:   Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet
Description:   These web pages provide information and resources about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living in rural and remote areas.
Date:   Nov 2009
Title:   Early death in Victoria - causes
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   The Victorian Burden of Disease Study identified risk of early death among Victorians. Cancers, cardiovascular disease and injuries are responsible for two-thirds of premature deaths in Victoria. People living in the country may be at greater risk of earlier death than city people.
Date:   Oct 2009
Title:   Early death in Victoria - causes
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   The Victorian Burden of Disease Study identified risk of early death among Victorians. Cancers, cardiovascular disease and injuries are responsible for two-thirds of premature deaths in Victoria. People living in the country may be at greater risk of earlier death than city people.
Date:   Oct 2009
Title:   Transport for health: an information guide for patients and their carers
Publisher:   NSW Department of Health
Description:   This guide provides information for patients and their carers about the Transport for Health Program. The guide uses a Frequently Asked Questions format to inform people about the various aspects of the Transport for Health program.
Date:   Jun 2009
Title:   Regional Services
Publisher:   Novita Children's Services
Description:   Information is provided about the services provided by metropolitan regional offices of Novita to particular country areas of South Australia.
Date:   Jan 2009
Title:   Palliative Care in Rural and Remote Areas
Publisher:   HealthInsite Topic Page
Description:   Lnks to information about palliative care in rural and remote areas.
Date:   Jan 2009
Title:   Geographic variation in oral health and use of dental services in the Australian population 2004-06
Publisher:   Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Description:   All measures of tooth loss, poorer oral health and unfavourable dental visiting patterns were more prevalent among non-capital-city residents than capital-city dwellers.
Date:   Jan 2009
Title:   Farm safety
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   There are lots of good things for children about living on a farm or being able to visit a farm. There are also some special dangers. For all young children the most dangerous place is home, specially when the family home is a farm.
Date:   Oct 2008
Title:   Rural, regional and remote health: indicators of health system performance
Publisher:   Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Description:   This report focuses on a comprehensive range of health issues concerning people living in regional and remote Australia. It includes information relating to health system performance (such as health service usage and supply of health workers) and is the 10th report in the AIHW's Rural Health Series.
Date:   Sep 2008
Title:   Undertreatment of rural people with cardiovascular disease
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   A report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) shows that drugs and some interventions for cardiovascular disease are underused in rural areas.
Date:   Aug 2008
Title:   Life expectancy for Victorians
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Life expectancy in Victoria is increasing. Fewer people are dying from heart disease, injuries and infectious diseases. Victorian women can expect to live almost five years longer than Victorian men. Reducing risk factors decreases your risk of dying early.
Date:   Jul 2008
Title:   Rural issues - suggestions for families in crisis
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Farm families may benefit from a business plan to help get them through the hard times. Professionals such as financial advisors and rural counsellors can help to make sure that your business plan can achieve your business goals.
Date:   Jun 2008
Title:   Rural issues - stress management
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   The effects of financial hardship on people living in rural communities can include depression, relationship breakdown, farming accidents and suicide. It's important to have a stress management plan to help you and your family get through the difficult times.
Date:   Jun 2008
Title:   Rural issues - losing the farm
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Losing the farm is a highly distressing and difficult experience for a family; it is like losing a loved one. Common grief reactions may include denial, panic and anger. It may take some time to establish a new way of life. Help is available for farmers and their families.
Date:   Jun 2008
Title:   Rural issues - coping with stress
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Stress is increasing for farmers, farming families and other people in rural areas such as small business people. Financial hardship and other difficulties can lead to stress, relationship breakdown, farm accidents and, in some cases, suicide. Help is available from different sources if you are feeling stressed or unable to cope.
Date:   Jun 2008
Title:   Rural and remote
Publisher:   CareSearch
Description:   There are a range of unmet needs for rural palliative care patients and their families, including access to palliative care services, information about illness, practical care and support
Date:   Jun 2008
Title:   Rural and remote
Publisher:   CareSearch
Description:   There can be a range of needs for rural palliative care patients and their families, including access to palliative care services, information about illness, practical care and support.
Date:   Jun 2008
Title:   The effectiveness of the Illicit Drug Diversion Initiative in rural and remote Australia
Publisher:   Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Description:   The Illicit Drug Diversion Initiative (IDDI) provides a nationally consistent framework through which police and courts may refer eligible drug offenders towards appropriate assessment, education or drug treatment.
Date:   Apr 2008
Title:   Rural, regional and remote health: indicators of health status and determinants of health
Publisher:   Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Description:   This report focuses on a comprehensive range of health issues concerning people living in rural, regional and remote Australia. It includes information relating to health status (such as rates of chronic disease, injury and mental health) and determinants of health (such as tobacco smoking, alcohol consumption, nutrition and physical activity).
Date:   Mar 2008
Title:   Final report of the NSW Drought Mental Health Assistance Package
Publisher:   NSW Department of Health
Description:   The Drought Mental Health Assistance Package announced in October 2006, provided $1m to build capacity in rural communities affected by drought.
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