Ms Jennifer Carr1, Ms Joyce  Lalara2, Ms  Gayangwa  Lalara2, Ms Libby Massey2, Mr  Nick Kenny2, Mrs Kate Pope2, Professor Alan Clough3, Associate Professor Anne Lowell4, Associate Professor Ruth Barker1 1College of Healthcare Sciences, James Cook University, Cairns, Australia, 2Machado Joseph...

Ms Angela Firth1 1Western Nsw Local Health District, Kelso, Australia Abstract: Background: A review of the distribution of Allied Health resources in western NSW commenced in 2014 incorporating the development and application of an algorithm quantifying the relative health needs...

Mr Peter Young1, Miss Natalie Papallo1 1Western NSW Local Health District, Orange, Australia Abstract: Orange Health Service (OHS) is reasonably well equipped with specialised equipment, yet this pool is poorly managed, stored and maintained, resulting in inefficiencies, inappropriate prescriptions and...

Miss Jessica Muller1, Associate Professor Gaynor Parfitt1, Dr Katja Siefken1, Associate Professor James Dollman1 1Health Sciences Division, University Of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia Abstract: Background: We know non-communicable disease (NCD) rates are highest for those living outside major cities in...

Mr Steve Cadell1 1Central West Rehabilitation Service, CWHHS, Longreach, Australia Abstract: Problem: Until 2017, patients residing in Central West Queensland (CW) have been unable to access rehabilitation and restorative care services close to home. Consequently, this has led to increased...

Ms Pam Garton1, Ms Rachel Kovacevic2 1Abilita Services Pty Ltd, Darwin, Australia, 2Innovative Rehab, Preston, Australia Abstract: Effective pain self-management requires a biopsychosocial approach and is best achieved through interprofessional collaboration. Persistent pain impacts many patients with a variety of...

Miss Rebecca Le1, Jessica Garner1 1Hunter New England Health, NSW, Australia Abstract: Rural Generalism: “a service that responds to the broad range of health care needs of rural communities”1. The HNE generalist program was established to address these needs, in...

Dr Werner Vogels1, Ms. Corina Modderman1 1La Trobe University, Albury-Wodonga, Australia Abstract: The number of Aboriginal children and young people in Out of Home Care (OoHC) has been steadily increasing over the last few years. Health outcomes of this cohort...

Mrs Robyn Gill1,2, Mrs Bronya Wingrove1, Mrs Joanne Lawson1 1Country Health SA Local Health Network, , Australia, 2Flinders University of SA, Bedford Park, Australia Abstract: Retention of rural Allied Health Professionals (AHP) is a recognised challenge for health care organisations...

Ms Eunice Fu1, Mrs Michelle  Rothwell1 1Atherton Hospital Pharmacy Department, Atherton, Australia Abstract: Medication misadventure is a significant public health burden and patients are at particular risk when transitioning between care settings. Home Medication Reviews (HMRs) have been shown to...