How is living in rural communities unique? What does that mean for our health? We explore health issues which directly impact rural people. From the difficulties to the daily grind. From the rural farms to our remote communities. We examine some of the unique situations we find ourselves in out here in the bush, and offer insights on how to live our best (and healthiest) lives.
CategoriesCountry life Mental HealthLoneliness can affect us all – but with the isolation and tyranny of distance that comes with living remotely – this can become overwhelming. Medical student, Ria Mathew has researched this epidemic and provides some useful advice.
CategoriesCountry life Docs in the BushIn this interview with our Treating GP, Dr John Buckley, we chat about his medical career and delve into why he is so excited about providing GP services to health practitioners in Goondiwindi, Stanthorpe and St George.
CategoriesCountry lifeOrgan donation is an incredible act of generosity, with thousands of rural Australians waiting anxiously for life-saving organ transplants.
CategoriesCountry life Docs in the BushDr Alex Sleeman is a recipient of one of our free Emergency Trauma Kits known as Sandpiper bags. We interviewed Alex about his work as a rural GP, the importance of being prepared and what it takes to respond in times of crisis.
CategoriesCountry life Mental HealthDisease and illness do not have an ‘off-switch’. Access to healthcare is needed year round and Christmas presents further health challenges for rural communities.
CategoriesCountry life Farm safety2023 saw the most significant decrease in on-farm fatalities on record. However, 2024 has seen for the first half of the year fatalities nearly equal to all of 2023. This is 30 families that will not see their loved one return home from a day on the farm.
