Major life expectancy gap among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people There is a difference of six to seven years between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in remote areas compared to those living in major cities.
Remoteness and its effect on GP access Patient access to general practice varies with remoteness and GP:patient ratios, according to the RACGP’s General Practice: Health of the Nation 2018.
Government rollout of remote renal dialysis The Federal Government has commenced its $34.8 million investment into providing renal dialysis for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in remote areas.
Federal Government aims to better target bulk-billing incentives for rural areas The geographic eligibility criteria for rurality will be updated to better reflect current population data.