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Foundation celebrates first Dhirri-Li Graduate
The Healthy Communities Foundation Australia Ltd (the Foundation) celebrated the success of trainee Janice Thorne who recently graduated...
Apr 2, 20242 min read


The role of community co-design in the delivery of high quality and effective Telehealth care
The Healthy Communities Foundation Australia CEO, Mark Burdack, spoke to health industry leaders and policy makers today at the National...
Mar 8, 20241 min read


Being here makes all the difference: a place-based approach to rural suicide prevention
Investing in community co-design and place-based solutions essential if we are to address suicide rates in rural and remote towns.
Nov 10, 20233 min read


Holter Monitor will save rural lives
For years, rural and remote residents have been forced to travel to a regional or metropolitan city for heart monitoring to detect...
Oct 23, 20232 min read


Diabetic Retinopathy: New imaging tech will save rural sight
A new diabetic retinopathy imaging machine donated by the Brien Holden Foundation is transforming medical care for diabetes patients in...
Oct 23, 20232 min read


Dental Check: Improving oral health access for rural kids
Access to dental health care in rural and remote Australia continues to be a major challenge. Oral health is an important part of overall...
Oct 23, 20232 min read


Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: Starting the Conversation
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a range of problems caused by exposure of babies to alcohol when they are in their mum's tummy....
Oct 23, 20232 min read


Community come together to ask RUOK
The Galariinbaraay/Collarenebri local community came together to show their support for residents struggling with mental health...
Oct 23, 20231 min read


Government needs to be a spotlight on communities for better outcomes
Government should be a spotlight on communities rather than control the spotlight, according to Mark Burdack, CEO of the Healthy...
Oct 19, 20231 min read


Foundation says 'Yes' to the Voice
Consistent with its 2022 commitment to support the Uluru Statement from the Heart, the Board of the Healthy Communities Foundation...
May 10, 20232 min read


Foundation ready to hit the ground running on rural health as new NSW Cabinet announced
The Healthy Communities Foundation Australia, one of Australia’s leading rural and remote community development for health institutes,...
Apr 4, 20233 min read


Letter from Rural and Remote Australia to Minister for Health
(SUPPLIED: Mark Burdack, CEO, Healthy Communities Foundation Australia addresses National Health Workforce Summit on People-Centred...
Feb 10, 20238 min read


Make Medicare Fair: A new deal for rural and remote Australians
The Healthy Communities Foundation Australia Ltd has welcomed the announcement by the Federal Government of plans to reform Medicare....
Jan 24, 20234 min read


Year in Review 2022
2022 has been a challenging and rewarding year. We would like to thank all our staff, donors, suppliers and customers for their support...
Dec 22, 20226 min read


Rural Community Hubs: Putting community health and wellbeing back in rural hands
People living in rural and remote Australia have poorer access to health and social services in their local community than other...
Dec 15, 20223 min read


After breast cancer: 5 changes you can make to stay healthy
Every year, more than 20,000 Australians – mostly women – are diagnosed with breast cancer. If you’re one of them or know someone who is,...
Nov 5, 20225 min read


Increased financial assistance for regional people who need to travel for treatment
The Isolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme (IPTAAS) is a NSW Government scheme providing financial assistance...
Nov 3, 20221 min read


Support your community: Free Accidental Counsellor training in Brewarrina, Walgett and Collarenebri
Learn how to better support friends, family and your community. The National Rural & Remote Suicide Prevention Program has partnered...
Nov 3, 20221 min read


Lush grasslands, higher allergy risks – what hay fever sufferers can expect from another season
Janet Davies, Queensland University of Technology; Alfredo Huete, University of Technology Sydney, and Paul Beggs, Macquarie University...
Nov 1, 20223 min read


Investing in rural health brings dollar returns to local economies (and improves health)
Rural primary health care, including patient evacuation services, general practice and mental health care deliver more than just health....
Oct 20, 20225 min read
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