Policy Documents

The National Rural Health Alliance develops health policy with the guidance of our Council, made up of representatives of our 37 member bodies, a representative of friends and co-opted members with special expertise.

Follow our health policy development process, our published positions and our submissions to Government and other stakeholders.

We promote our views on health policy through news and media releases and in our publications.

Recent Documents

14 September 2018

Inquiry into the My Health Record System

20 July 2018

Obesity Epidemic Select Committee on Obesity Epidemic in Australia

29 June 2018

The future of stillbirth research and education in Australia Select Committee on Stillbirth Rese...

14 June 2018

Pregnancy warning labels on packaged alcoholic beverages

28 May 2018

The indicators of, and impact of, regional inequality in Australia

25 May 2018

Submission to the inquiry into accessibility and quality of mental health services in rural and...

23 May 2018

Position Paper on the Budget 2018-19

11 January 2018

NRHA Submission to Shadow Health Minister

15 December 2017

National Rural Health Alliance Pre-Budget Submission 2018-19

31 October 2017

Opening Statement Senate Committee - Value and affordability of private health insurance and out...

Submissions

10 March 2017

Submission to Joint Standing Committee on the NDIS - provision of services for people with psych...

23 February 2017

Productivity Commission Inquiry into Transitioning Regional Economies

10 February 2017

Productivity Commission Inquiry into Increased Competition, Contestability and User choices in H...

07 February 2017

Consultation to develop National Digital Health Agency

07 February 2017

2017 Budget Priorities - Letter to the Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer

19 January 2017

Productivity Commission Inquiry into Universal Service Obligation

Positions

16 May 2012

The NRHA’s 20-Point Plan for improving health services and health workforce in rural and remote

26 April 2012

Supporting and promoting rural medical prevocational training and practice

15 April 2012

Achieving the best possible outcomes for people with acquired brain injury who live in rural an

02 February 2012

Developing a national approach to brain injury rehabilitation services in rural and remote Aust

13 October 2011

Plan to ruralise junior doctor training

06 June 2011

Plan for a greater number of interns for rural, regional and remote settings in 2012

Policy Development

19 February 2015

Policy Proposal - Medicare rebates for psychology services via telehealth

19 February 2015

Policy Proposal - Mental health first aid for rural financial counsellors

19 February 2015

Policy Proposal - e-Mental health for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

18 October 2014

Rural Telecommunications Issues

06 August 2014

Establishment of Primary Health Networks - A Summary

17 July 2014

Rural and Remote Bulletin for the NDIS

Political Advocacy

01 June 2010

2010 Election Charter

01 June 2007

2007 Election Charter

01 January 2004

2004 Election Charter

01 June 2001

2001 Election Charter

01 July 1996

The Journey to Rural Health

01 December 1995

Strategies for Change