Rural and remote communities
Briefing paper
A broadband imperative: equitable opportunity for tribal communities through libraries
This policy brief includes how the Tribal Connect Act addresses the shortcomings of the E-Rate program for tribal libraries, success stories like MRG, and takeaways for decision makers.
Strategy
Empowered Communities East Kimberley regional development agenda
Binarri-binyja yarrawoo's (BBY) and Empowered Communities' regional development agenda identifies their shared priorities for the East Kimberley to improve economic, social and cultural development for Aboriginal people.
Report
Bright futures: spotlight on the wellbeing of young people living in rural and regional Victoria
In 2018, VicHealth partnered with the National Centre for Farmer Health, Youth Affairs Council Victoria (YACVic) and CSIRO’s Data61 to explore what the megatrends mean for young people living in rural and regional Victoria. We held workshops with young people to find out firsthand about the issues that are important to them. The results are...
Briefing paper
Perspectives on rural caregiving challenges and interventions
Unpaid, informal caregivers provide the vast majority of all long-term care in the United States. However, little is known about specific challenges they face in rural areas or what can be done to support them. This brief presents findings from key informant interviews describing challenges and opportunities related to supporting informal caregivers in rural areas.
Report
Lessons from the inquiry into service delivery to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
The inquiry into service delivery to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities presented a range of complex and contentious policy issues. This paper provides insights on the lessons-learned from conducting the inquiry.