Research
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The School of Rural Health Office of Research draws together the work of researchers based across rural and regional Victoria. Our research vision is for better health outcomes for rural and Indigenous communities through leadership in, and integration of, consistent and high quality rural health research.
Why relocate to rural?
What influences urban-based allied health and nursing students in the decision where to practise?
Commissioned by Rural Health Workforce Australia, this report identifies key influences: connectedness, career pathways, prior experience, positive portrayal. The authors make 11 recommendations to improve recruitment.
Specialist shortages in rural Australia
A dual model encompassing both resident and outreach services is the best way to meet the need for specialists in rural and remote Australia says Dr Belinda O'Sullivan during a Lightening Talk at the Fifth Rural and Remote Health Scientific Symposium in Canberra in early September.
View her talk (5:26 mins)
Research highlights
Research degrees | Contact Office of ResearchLisa Lavey |