Webpages off this site list rich sources of rural-related health care information. The National Rural Health Alliance is the peak national body working to improve the health of Australians living in rural and remote areas. The NRHA is comprised of twenty Member Bodies, representing both the consumers of health services and the health professionals providing service to non-metropolitan areas. The NRHA has a strong multi-professional focus. In its work it emphasizes the point that 'health' is much more than the absence of disease.
Good health is mental, physical and social well-being.
Given this definition, it is clear that a large number of functional areas impact on health outcomes. They include having access to good food, rewarding employment, a comfortable home and positive self-esteem. Links to sign up to Rural Health and Community Development Related Listserves, Discussion Groups, etc. This is the ID21 Development Research reporting service , a selection of the latest and best UK-based development research. ID21News is free of charge and it brings you regular updates of the latest research findings which have been added to the ID21 collection.