WHRN2025
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There has never been a better time to join WHRN as an Individual Member! All new members from 1 July 2025 – 31 October 2025 will go into the draw
13/08/2025
Rural health research networks, supported by corporate and community partnerships, are essential for addressing the health disparities faced by rural and remote populations.
By combining resources, enhancing communication, ensuring sustainability, and building local research capacity, these collaborations can lead to significant improvements in health outcomes for individuals living in rural communities.
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“Building Research Networks: Collaborative Approaches to Rural Health Research”
The challenge we face:
Approximately 30% of Australians live in rural and remote areas
Australians living in rural and remote areas generally have poorer health than their urban counterparts
People living in rural and remote areas have less access to health professionals and services
Funding for research specifically aimed to deliver health benefits to Australians living in rural and remote areas is significantly under representative of the need
Barclay, L., Phillips, A., & Lyle, D. (2023). Rural and remote health research: Does the investment match the need? Rural and Remote Health, 23(1), 1-12.
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Free Research Education: Online and On Demand: RR-CLaN
The Rural Research Collaborative Learning Network (RR-CLaN) is a rural-led initiative coordinated by Northern NSW Local Health District in collaboration with the Central Coast, Far West, Hunter New England, Illawarra
29/07/2025