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Australian Centre for Health Access

Helping under-resourced communities get fair, reliable and long-term access to healthcare by translating research into action.

Our Health Access Pillars

Australian Centre for Health Access (ACHA) focuses on six key areas that support better health access. We want to build and share knowledge, so everyone can make better decisions about improving health access.

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Community Solutions
Supporting collaboration between community members to identify common health challenges and create sustainable outcomes using local resources.
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Workforce Solutions
Initiatives that help develop, sustain, and optimise healthcare workforces so they can meet the current and future healthcare needs of their local communities.
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Workforce Support
Initiatives that support healthcare professionals throughout their careers, to enhance workforce capability and retention.
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Health Systems
Initiatives that improve and expand healthcare systems and resources to provide equitable, quality health care that meets specific community needs.
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Health Organisation Support
Using evidence to strengthen the efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability of healthcare organisations.
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Sector Advancement
Initiatives that drive innovation, collaboration, and development within healthcare and related sectors to address emerging challenges and improve outcomes.

Our latest work

Health Systems
22 June 2026
Exploring the use and experience of a digital platform to support rural health professionals in Australia
This paper investigates rural health professionals’ usage patterns and experiences with a digital support platform, identifying factors associated with usage and the likelihood of recommending it to colleagues.
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Workforce Solutions
17 March 2026
Enhancing diabetes management in rural and remote areas through academic–clinical partnership: an innovative workshop model for primary healthcare professionals
This paper evaluates the effectiveness of an approach to responding to the need of under-resourced communities by developing the Capability of the diabetes education workforce – specifically clinical skills, confidence to apply them in community practice, and develop supportive connections with colleagues that support their retention.
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Health Systems
04 June 2025
Rural Health Pro—A Digital Platform Connecting Rural People, Organisations, and Communities
This paper examines Rural Health Pro, a digital platform addressing health disparities in rural areas. A qualitative study found the platform helps health professionals with professional development and peer connection. It was seen as a way to enhance capability and reduce professional isolation.
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