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Friday, July 06, 2012

Rural Health Channel


The Rural Health Channel is the first nationally available free-to-air health TV channel. It began broadcasting on the 21st May 2012.
The aim is to broadcast Rural Health Education Foundation (REHF) professionally accredited programs as well as health education information and programs from other providers such as government, professional organisations and health associations.  The channel is on-air up to 24 hours per week; with sessions on weekday afternoons (1.30-3.30pm) and weekday evenings (7.30-9.30pm) and a late afternoon session on Sundays (4.30-6pm).  It is being broadcast on Channel 600 via the Optus Aurora Digital satellite system which carries VAST (Viewer Access Satellite Television) services.  

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