We have explored some of the current technologies being used in the health and community sector, but what are some of the current trends?

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Australia is made up of many remote, regional and rural areas. The Australian Bureau of Statistics categorises locations in Australia to the following:

  • major cities
  • inner regional
  • outer regional
  • remote
  • very remote.

You can see the vastness in the following image of the remote and very remote areas in Australia and how equal access to health and community services support is nearly impossible without the use of digital technologies.

Map of 2016 Remoteness Areas for Australia

Image source: Map of the 2016 Remoteness Areas for Australia, Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2018.



 Watch the video

Watch ‘DIGITAL BYTES with Dr Jason King – Empowering communities with digital health tools’ to learn more about how current technology is helping people in remote communities access health and community service supports.

Consider the following questions while watching the video:

  • How does this technology help individuals in remote communities?
  • How does this allow for equality in health and community services?
  • What are some consequences of inequality in access to health and community services?

Record your thoughts in your notebook or digital device.

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