Telehealth helps people in remote areas get good healthcare. From March 2022 to February 2024 nearly 120 million services helped almost 20 million patients. There are also state/territory programs to assist with transport for medical needs.
FIGURE4 A range of regional health services are available
Hospitals
Mental health services
Aged care services
Regional health services
Community health services
Ambulance services
Drug and alcohol services
Bush nursing services
Education There are more schools in cities than in regional areas. However, students in rural areas can still attend schools, universities and TAFE. Students do face extra challenges getting good education. The internet helps schools, universities and TAFE offer online courses. This lets students study from home and increases the number of students in regional and rural areas completing university or TAFE courses.
FIGURE5 Breakdown of metropolitan and regional schools in Victoria
Greater Melbourne (GM) 1338 schools
Regional Victoria (RV) 939 schools
4%
7%
Primary
10%
11%
Secondary
13%
16%
Primary–secondary
66%
73%
Specialist/specific purpose
Source: Victorian Registration & Qualiýcations Authority.
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