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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 January 2008
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Rural health services - Q & A
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Better Health Channel
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Women who live in rural and remote areas can find it difficult to get health care information. These questions were posted by visitors to the Better Health Channel and answered by a panel of experts, which includes general practitioners, nutritionists, physical activity professionals and other health and medical specialists.
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Jun 2008
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Population sub-groups : Rural and remote populations
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Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet
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These web pages provide information and resources about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living in rural and remote areas.
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Jun 2008
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Rural, regional and remote health: indicators of health status and determinants of health
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Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
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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).
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Mar 2008
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Country Outreach Service
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Novita Children's Services
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Information is provided about the services provided by metropolitan regional offices of Novita to particular country areas of South Australia.
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Dec 2007
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Farm safety
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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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, and this is especially the case when the family home is a farm.
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Aug 2007
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Rural issues - suggestions for families in crisis
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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May 2007
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Rural issues - stress management
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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May 2007
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Rural issues - losing the farm
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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May 2007
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Rural issues - coping with stress
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Better Health Channel
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Farming families are under increasing pressure. Financial hardship and other difficulties can lead to stress, relationship breakdown, farm accidents and, in some cases, suicide.
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May 2007
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Life expectancy for Victorians
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Better Health Channel
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Victorian women can expect to live almost five years longer than Victorian men. Cardiovascular disease, cancer and injuries together cause 71 per cent of all premature deaths. Aboriginal people are most affected by ill health and early death. Reducing risk factors decreases your risk of dying early.
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May 2007
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Early death in Victoria - the risks
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Better Health Channel
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The Victorian Burden of Disease Study identified who is at greatest 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.
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May 2007
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The evaluation of mental health first aid in a rural area
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NSW Department of Health
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A cluster randomised controlled trial and qualitative evaluation was conducted which determined that Mental Health First Aid was effective in improving mental health literacy, attitudes and behaviour towards people with mental health problems.
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May 2007
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Rural and Remote Australia - Equity of access to health care services
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Consumers' Health Forum of Australia (CHF)
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Rural and remote Australians have poorer health than people living in metropolitan and regional areas. One reason is lack of GPs. Current policies won't translate into more rural and remote GPs for several years and will pose more challenges.
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Apr 2007
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Rural and remote pharmacy services - evolution not revolution
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Consumers' Health Forum of Australia (CHF)
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New developments have given pharmacists an increasing role in helping rural and remote populations identify, manage and control their chronic health problems.
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Apr 2007
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