The Australian journal of rural health
Volume 8, Issue 4, 2000, Pages 189-193

Immigrants and equitable health-care delivery in rural areas. (Article)

Fuller J.* , Ballantyne A.
  • a Australian Centre for Rural and Remote Health, University of South Australia (Whyalla Campus), Nicolson Avenue, Whyalla NorrieSA 5608, Australia
  • b Australian Centre for Rural and Remote Health, University of South Australia (Whyalla Campus), Nicolson Avenue, Whyalla NorrieSA 5608, Australia

Abstract

In response to settlement patterns in Australia, most immigrant specialist services and programs have been developed in metropolitan locations and large provincial cities. However, immigrants have also settled in smaller numbers in country locations. It is of concern, therefore, to consider how responsive and equitable health-care services can be delivered in country regions when immigrants do not reach the critical mass that would warrant the development of specialist services. This paper draws on a consultation conducted in South Australia to propose a way forward in linking country health services with local immigrant communities and immigrant specialist services in cities.

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Needs Assessment information processing cultural anthropology social justice Cultural Diversity Emigration and Immigration Health Services Accessibility Focus Groups Australia Article organization and management South Australia rural health care human Humans migration health care delivery Rural Health Services
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ISSN: 10385282
Cited by: 7
Original Language: English