Rural Australians make up a third of the population and inject around $500 billion into the national economy each year, but when it comes to healthcare, they’re being left behind.
A recent report from the National Rural Health Alliance reveals a staggering $6.5 billion gap in healthcare funding for rural areas, with maternity care as the focal cause for concern.
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Produced By: Artem Rednikin
Featured In Story: Susan Tenegen – Chief Executive, National Rural Health Alliance
First aired on The Wire, Friday 9 May 2025