Rural and remote communities
Evaluation
Improving digital inclusion for women in regional Victoria
This report summarises the outcomes and impact of Rural Women Online (RWO) – a place-based digital learning program designed by and for women in regional and rural Victoria. By building on the foundation laid by RWO, the report makes recommendations aim to further reduce digital exclusion in regional communities, ensuring that all women, regardless of...
Report
2024 Regional tele-communications review
Access to dependable telecommunications is not a luxury but a necessity. The report found that while many regional centres now enjoy urban-level connectivity, smaller and more remote communities still face ongoing struggles with service quality, reliability and affordability. It sets out recommendations to improve connectivity for regional, rural and remote communities.
Annual Report
Radio, television and digital media in 21st Century Indigenous broadcasting
This report provides data and analysis about the Australian Indigenous broadcasting and media sector. This national research is intended to inform present and future funding priorities and policy supports for Indigenous broadcasting in Australia. The findings led to six key recommendations for the National Indigenous Australian Agency's (NIAA) consideration
Report
Engagement summary: SARRAH and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations
Focusing on two workforce development initiatives, this report explores the integration of allied health professionals with Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations. The findings reveal a complex landscape of health service provision, highlighting both opportunities and challenges for collaborative allied health projects.
Report
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and primary health care
This project combines lived experience with national survey data to better understand primary health care use and identify areas of unmet need, in particular for remote communities. The findings show that access to culturally appropriate healthcare varies greatly by location and that significant unmet need exists for Aboriginal Medical Services and community clinics.