Many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people face barriers to accessing medicines advice, and this can make them more vulnerable to health issues from using medicines. But our new research, published today, shows the solution is simple.
As Australia celebrates 40 years since Medicare first revolutionised access to medical services, pharmaceuticals and hospital care; researchers from the Centre of the Business and Economics of Health (CBEH) reflect on how public health services and technologies need to evolve to meet the future health needs of Australians.
Addressing the need of industry to protect the health and well-being of their workers, especially those in remote areas, a UQ research team developed the Remote Health Value Framework in collaboration with Shell Australia.
