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Rural and remote living
There are many benefits to parenting in the country and remote areas but your child may have reduced access to education, doctors and other health amenities. There are many facilities you have access to such as eHealth support, rural health services and other support services provided by the government and local community groups as well as financial assistance.
Maternity services in rural Australia
If you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy and live in a rural or remote part of Australia, you will want to find out how to get the care and support...
Parenting in the country
There are resources available for parents in the country. Find out more about the support networks, education, healthcare services accessible in rural...
Health services for rural families
Learn more about rural health services such as the Patient Assisted Travel scheme, telehealth, access to hospitals, pregnancy and childbirth care.
eHealth support for rural families
Here is a trusted listing of health support resources available online, via video or by the telephone for children and families living in the country ...
Rural child safety
Learn more about child safety on farms and rural properties such as water hazards, animal stings and bites and sun safety and what to do if your child...
Education for rural families
Learn more about the options for education for your child in rural areas from childcare facilities and early learning programs to going to school.
Financial support for rural families
Many families with children and babies live in rural and remote areas. Find out what financial assistance is available to families in the country.
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Flying Doctor Mental Health programs | Royal Flying Doctor Service
The Royal Flying Doctor Service provides Mental Health programs and services to those living in rural and remote Australia.
Read more on Royal Flying Doctor Service website
PATS | SA Health
PATS provides some reimbursement to country patients and approved escorts for travel and accommodation costs.
Read more on SA Health website
Travel vaccinations - MyDr.com.au
Travel immunisations are important in pre-trip planning to certain countries. Vaccinations that travellers may need include tetanus and diphtheria, hepatitis A and B, and typhoid vaccinations.
Read more on myDr website
Who can diagnose autism? - Autism Awareness Australia
A comprehensive guide to autism assessment and diagnosis, including the requirements for each individual state and territory.
Read more on Autism Awareness Australia website
Immunisation - information on the diseases covered | Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
Today, we have vaccines which protect children against many diseases
Read more on Sydney Children's Hospitals Network website
Immunisation | Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
Today, we have vaccines which protect children against many diseases
Read more on Sydney Children's Hospitals Network website
Pregnancy care for migrant and refugee women | Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care
While many migrant and refugee women experience healthy pregnancies, issues associated with resettlement can contribute to poorer perinatal outcomes than those experienced by women in general.
Read more on Department of Health and Aged Care website
Diabetes
Diabetes is a chronic health condition where the body has difficulty processing the carbohydrates in food because the pancreas does not make enough insulin, or the insulin produced is ineffective, or a combination of both.
Read more on WA Health website
