Rural and remote communities
Guide
Regional communities consultation guide
This guide outlines the New South Wales Government’s approach to consulting with regional, rural and remote communities, including Aboriginal communities, to make better decisions and optimise outcomes. It offers guidance on addressing the challenges associated with community engagement in this context.
Report
Mapping the digital gap: Wujal Wujal, Queensland 2024 community update report
This report outlines updated findings on digital inclusion in Wujal Wujal, an Aboriginal community located in Far North Queensland. It aims to contribute to a better understanding of the barriers to digital inclusion and the development of local strategies to address these barriers. The report found improvements in internet access since the 2022 survey but...
Report
Mapping the digital gap: Wilcannia, NSW 2024 community update report
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.
Report
Closing the Gap education, employment and housing targets: key findings and implications
This report outlines key factors associated with five Closing the Gap targets considered to be social determinants of health: housing; youth engagement in employment, education or training; year 12 completion; participation in tertiary education; and employment. Remoteness was identified as an important factor for three of the targets. The report identifies common themes and strategies...
Evaluation
Evaluation of the Escaping Violence Payment place-based trial
This evaluation is of the place-based trial of the Escaping Family Violence Payment in Far North Queensland and the Torres Strait. It found the payment was highly effective in supporting people leaving violent relationships and the place-based trial demonstrated the practice and benefits of culturally appropriate service delivery.