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Our work in this focus area looks at how to strengthen and expand the connections between healthcare components, including public health services, hospitals, primary care, specialists, technology, digital tools and transport services, to deliver equitable, quality health care that responds to specific community priorities and needs. View our Health Systems resources below.

Health Systems resources

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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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Community Solutions
29 September 2021
Collaborative care: Primary health workforce and service delivery in Western New South Wales- A case study
This study explores how four rural towns in New South Wales used a collaborative care framework to improve health services and workforce planning. The framework proved a useful tool for community engagement and building health workforce literacy.
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Health Systems
01 July 2019
2018-19 Primary HWNA Summary Report
The 2018-19 Primary HWNA Summary Report focuses on the health workforce needs of General Practitioners.
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Community Solutions
01 December 2020
Beyond the workforce training pipeline: Embracing the meandering stream of “whole of life” and career to strengthen the retention of health professionals rurally
Using its 30 years’ experience in recruitment and retention of remote and rural health professionals, RDN authors posited that rural health workforce retention requires adopting a life-stage career approach for better policy targeting, workforce planning, and incentives, while embracing modern career pathways and celebrating commitment to rural community service.
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acknowledgement

The Malang Nguyran – Together Us All artwork by Wonnarua Australian Aboriginal artist Saretta Fielding signifies the sharing of cultures and reflects the underlying philosophy of the Australian Centre for Health Access (ACHA).

ACHA respectfully acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we learn and work together, and commits to building collaborative relationships, respect and opportunities with Indigenous peoples around the world to achieve their aspirations.

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