Ms Hannah Christensen1, Dr Petrea Cornwell2, Dr Elizabeth  Ward3 1South West Hospital And Health Service, Roma, Australia, 2Allied Health Research Collaborative, The Prince Charles Hospital , Chermside 4032, Australia , 3Centre for Functioning and Health Research, Metro South Hospital and...

Ms Jane George1, Ms Anne Buckley2, Ms Hilary Exton3 1West Coast District Health Board , Greymouth, New Zealand, 2South Island Workforce Development Hub , Christchurch, New Zealand, 3Nelson Marlborough District Health Board, Nelson, New Zealand Abstract: The Calderdale Framework is...

Ms Kylie Woolcock1, Ms Katharine Silk1, Ms Ilsa Nielsen2, Ms Julie Hulcombe3 1Australian Healthcare And Hospitals Association, Deakin West, Australia, 2Department of Health, Queensland Health, Cairns, Australia, 3Department of Health, Queensland Health, Brisbane, Australia Abstract: Introduction:Rural generalist training positions supporting...

A/Prof. Tony Smith1, A/Prof. Leanne Brown1, Dr Luke Wakely1, Ms Rebecca  Wolfgang1, Ms Alexandra Little1, Dr Julie Burrows1 1University Of Newcastle Department Of Rural Health, Taree, Australia Abstract: Aims The University of Newcastle Department of Rural Health (UONDRH) is part...

Miss Deborah Reveley1 1Brain Ambulance Pty Ltd, Mandurah, Australia Abstract: Imagine if there was a toolkit that anyone could access (including those with low literacy) which would provide simple information and instructions for mental health problems. If you ever searched...

Miss Kirsty Healing1, Mr Daniel Lowrie 1Royal Brisbane Women’s Hospital, Albion, Australia Abstract: Introduction: For much of the 21st century, Australia has endured the most prolonged and severe drought since records began. This drought has been found to have negative...

Miss Katheryn Farry1, Ms Ellen McMaster2, Ms Jane Doepel3, Ms Amy Dionysius4, Ms Shellee Latimore5, Ms Natalie Simms6, Ms Ilsa Nielsen7 1North West Hospital And Health Service, Mount Isa, Australia, 2Murrumbidgee Local Health District, , Australia, 3Torres and Cape Hospital...

Mr Edward Johnson1, Miss Gabrielle Byrne1  Miss Hannah Jeffery 1Marathon Health, Dubbo, Australia Abstract: Background Many clinicians in rural and remote areas are generalists, such that they have a broad knowledge of many fields of practice. Disability practice requires clinical skills...

Mrs Cathryn Carboon1 1Dental Hygienists Association of Australia, Wangaratta North, Australia Abstract: Who is the tooth fairy’s best friend and what is fluoride magic? Both of these questions can be answered when you combine oral health literacy with a social...

Ms Ilsa Nielsen1, Ms Vanessa Burge3, Ms Julie Hulcombe2 1Allied Health Professions’ Office Qld, Queensland Health, Cairns, Australia, 2Allied Health Professions’ Office Qld, Queensland Health, Brisbane, Australia, 3Allied Health Education and Training, Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service, Toowoomba, Australia...