National rural and remote health workforce innovation and reform strategy

There is a big divide between the health of metropolitan Australia and that of Australians living in remote and rural areas. There is also a divide in terms of the health services available. In essence, if you live in rural or remote Australia your health will on average be poorer, and your access to health services more limited. This strategy outlines multiple strategies that, if implemented, will redress this health and health workforce imbalance, and give rural and remote Australians a fairer go. The strategy focuses on key areas including: capacity and skills development, leadership,...  [+] Show more

There is a big divide between the health of metropolitan Australia and that of Australians living in remote and rural areas. There is also a divide in terms of the health services available. In essence, if you live in rural or remote Australia your health will on average be poorer, and your access to health services more limited. This strategy outlines multiple strategies that, if implemented, will redress this health and health workforce imbalance, and give rural and remote Australians a fairer go. The strategy focuses on key areas including: capacity and skills development, leadership, workforce policy and planning, workforce funding and regulation, and workforce reform targetted at more effective, efficient and accessible service delivery.

Edited excerpt from publisher's website.