Rural and remote communities
Report
Oral health outreach services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in the Northern Territory
This report presents information on oral health outreach services provided to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people aged under 16 in the Northern Territory. It finds that there were some improvements over time in the proportion of First Nations children in the Northern Territory Remote Aboriginal Investment Oral Health Program with tooth...
Report
Closing the Gap targets: key findings and implications
This report summarises evidence on progress toward and the key factors associated with 14 of 17 Closing the Gap targets. The trends are analysed by various geographic, demographic and socioeconomic factors. The report identifies key strategies for improvement in health-related, early years, socioeconomic and justice target outcomes to help drive change.
Evaluation
Evaluation of the Strong Born Campaign and FASD Communications and Engagement Grant for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in regional and remote communities
This evaluation assesses Strong Born – a communications campaign to raise awareness of the harms of alcohol consumption while pregnant and/or breastfeeding among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in rural and remote communities. The report highlights the campaign's successes and enabling factors.
Report
Shutdown of the 3G mobile network
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...
Literature review
Delivery approaches in regional and remote thin markets: a review of the evidence for improving access to quality children’s education and care services
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...