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ACHA focuses on six areas. Our work in each area aims to build and share knowledge for better health access everywhere.
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- Community Solutions
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- Health Organisation Support
- Sector Advancement
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The Australian Centre for Health Access (ACHA) is dedicated to improving health access for under-resourced communities by turning research into real-world solutions.
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Title: Rural Health Pro—A Digital Platform Connecting Rural People, Organisations, and Communities

Publish date: 2025

Journal: Australian Journal of Rural Health

Authors: Ramsden, R., Pappas, S.-J., Rostas, J., Islam, I., Martiniuk, A., & Guisard, Y.

Summary

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.

Female and Male on Bicycles

Health Systems

23 July 2025

Health Systems

Looking 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.

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Two physiotherapists in a gym

Workforce Support

23 July 2025

Workforce Support

Explore better ways to nurture healthcare professionals throughout their career journey, to enhance workforce capability, retention, and improve health access as a result.

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Australia and New Zealand people map

Workforce Solutions

23 July 2025

Workforce Solutions

Finding ways to 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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Community Solutions

11 December 2013

The value of survival analyses for evidence-based rural medical workforce planning

This paper uses survival analysis to identify factors associated with rural and remote Australian family physician turnover. It found a higher turnover risk in remote locations and for non-Australian trained physicians. The study suggests policy should consider population size, not just geographic remoteness.

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