Ms Lani De Silva1, Dr Luke Wakely1, Associate Professor Leanne Brown1, Mrs Alexandra Little1, Mrs Emma Cooper1,2, Ms Jane Fern1 1University Of Newcastle Department Of Rural Health, Tamworth, Australia, 2Hunter New England Local Health District, Tamworth, Australia Abstract: Introduction/background:Based on...
- June 15, 2018
Dr Clare Burns1, Professor Liz Ward2, Ms Brooke Cowie3, Dr Robyn Saxon4, Ms Amy Gray5, Ms Lisa Baker6, Ms Sarah Bignell7, Ms Jodie Turvey8, Ms Natalie Winter9, Ms Rukmani Rusch9, Associate Professor Tracy Comans10 1Speech Pathology & Audiology Department, Royal...
- June 15, 2018
Ms Rebecca Amery1, Ms Julie Wunungmurra2, Ms Joanne Gondarra2, Ms Farrah Gumbula2, Ms Rachel Baker2, Mr Elah Yunupingu2, Dr Anne Lowell1, Dr Pammi Raghavendra3, Dr Ruth Barker4, Ms Libby Massey2, Ms Ali Grootendorst2, Prof Deb Theodoros5 1Charles Darwin University, Casuarina...
- June 14, 2018
Miss Kerri-Anne Von Deest1 1Queensland Health , Biloela , Australia Abstract: Allied health in the rural Central Queensland health service of Banana had a history of extensive periods of vacant positions with inability to recruit and retain staff. The community...
- June 14, 2018
Ms. Claire Seaman1, Professor Megan Smith1, Prof. Deborah Warr1, Associate Professor Gene Hodgins1, Mr. Brent Smith1 1Three Rivers University Department Rural Health, North Wagga Wagga, Australia Abstract: Addressing the recruitment and retention of the rural allied health workforce is a...
- June 14, 2018
Mr David Wellman1 Dean Selby1, Sarah Venn1 1Health Workforce Queensland, Brisbane, Australia Abstract: Introduction:Almost one in five Australians live with a disability. Allied health professionals play an important role in providing care and support for people with disability. Those who live...
- June 14, 2018
Mr David Wellman1, Ms Sarah Venn1, Mr Dean Selby1 1Health Workforce Queensland, Brisbane, Australia Abstract: Aims:There are currently no acknowledged yardsticks to measure whether rural communities have sufficient primary care workforce or the right balance of disciplines. Most gap analyses...
- June 14, 2018
Ms Rachael Cooper2, Dr Cath Cosgrave1, 1University Of Melbourne – Department of Rural Health , Wangaratta , Australia, 2East Grampians Health Service, Ararat, Australia Abstract: Introduction: A major & ongoing challenge facing rural & remote public health services is attracting &...
- June 14, 2018
Ms Fiona Brooke1 1Sarrah, Deakin West , Australia Abstract: Every rural and remote community is different with different needs, challenges and aspirations. As greater autonomy is directed to Primary Health Networks to address local needs, identifying and prioritising those needs...
- June 14, 2018
Mrs Tanya Whitley1 1Mackillop Family Services, Collarenebri, Australia Abstract: Mackillop Family Services have been supporting children and families with a disability in remote communities in western NSW for over 17 years. Access to allied health professionals is a key issue...
- June 14, 2018