Rural and Remote Health Workforce Innovation and Reform Strategy

Health Workforce Australia consultations on the Rural and Remote Health Workforce begin this week. A Background Paper has been prepared by Health Workforce Australia (HWA) as the first step in a national consultation process. Development of the Rural and Remote Health Workforce Innovation and Reform Strategy is a crucial piece of work with potential to make a significant improvement in the health workforce in rural and remote areas . Rather than a comprehensive literature review, this Background Paper is intended to prompt discussion and consultation with key stakeholder groups in 2011, by providing a concise evidence base for strategy identification and development.