This report outlines updated findings on digital inclusion in Wilcannia to assist with understanding and addressing the barriers to digital inclusion in remote communities. It highlights improvements in some indicators but declining mobile phone access and internet affordability issues.

Australian health policies have not kept pace with change and the sustainability of the health system is under threat. Significant inequities persist in access to care and outcomes. To address these challenges, this paper proposes a shift to a more outcomes-focused, value-based health care that better aligns with contemporary needs, supports the workforce and prioritises...

This report examines the impact of the 3G shutdown on public safety, business continuity, and essential services, particularly in rural and regional areas. It finds that for many users the shutdown led to a reduction in service availability and quality, exacerbating many of the challenges already faced by remote communities. The report recommends government intervention...

The snapshot compiles essential data on health risks, outcomes, disease burden, healthcare workforce, domestic violence, maternity health and funding disparities in rural Australia. It presents the upsides and downsides of living in rural areas as measured against social determinants of health and finds that rural areas have an inadequate supply of most health professionals to...

This report sets out the findings of a literature review on approaches to improve access to quality children’s education and care services, including early childhood services and outside school hours care, in regional and remote thin markets. It identifies 8 delivery approaches to improve access that have a promising or emerging research evidence base and...