Acknowledgement Of Country

We respect First Nations peoples and their enduring connection to country – to the land, air, waterways, oceans, animals and plants – and recognise the wisdom and culture that has seen them thrive for thousands of years. We recognise that sovereignty was never ceded, and, with humility and courage, wholeheartedly commit heads, hearts and hands to a path of healing, restitution and justice, embracing the wisdom of those who can guide us. We will fulfil our responsibility with honesty and integrity, we will challenge injustice, and - in all of this - we will hold ourselves accountable.

Deakin University & WHWBSW mapping health service access

Published: October 29, 2024

Partnerships

This research was undertaken as a collaboration between Deakin Rural Health, the Centre for Australian Research into Access and Women’s Health and Wellbeing Barwon South West.

This report, the first of its kind in the region, shines a light on the challenges rural and regional women experience when accessing essential sexual and reproductive health services and offers key recommendations for improving healthcare availability and equity.