ACAP Rural & Remote Special Interest Group accepted as a member of the National Rural Health Alliance.
On the 31st of August the Rural & Remote Special Interest Group of ACAP received advice that its application for membership to the National Rural Health Alliance (NRHA) had been accepted.
Almost one in three Australians live in parts of Australia classified as regional, rural or remote and the provision of health services in these areas remains below the level of major cities in terms of equity of access and availability. The NRHA’s vision is to achieve equivalent health and well being in rural, regional and remote Australia by 2020.
Membership of the NRHA provides a great opportunity for paramedics to be represented on a body working to shape the future directions of rural health initiatives. The ACAP R&R group is uniquely place to advise on and advocate for policy and planning relating to this sector. The formation of networks across Australia, as well as across professions is an important step towards creating a more sustainable rural and remote health workforce.
For more information on rural health and the role that the NRHA plays you can visit their website, or view the following video clip featuring an overview of rural health issues.National Rural Health Alliance Website
Here is a quick video clip explaining the NRHA.
