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National UDRH Program Objectives

The UDRH is required under the terms of its agreement with the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing to meet six key result areas (KRAs) and their attendant key performance indicators (KPIs).

Key Result Area 1

Increase and improve rural experiences for health science students.

Key Result Area 2

Expand educational opportunities that are relevant for rural and remote practice.

Key Result Area 3

Undertake research and related activities in rural and remote health issues.

Key Result Area 4

Support for rural health professionals, consumers, and communities.

Key Result Area 5

Contribute to innovation in education, research and service development through collaborations with universities, health services and professional and community organisations.

Key Result Area 6

Embrace a strong population or public health focus, and contribute to the development of innovative service delivery models in rural and remote health.

 

Reports to Department of Health and Ageing


Every year the UDRH reports twice to the Department of Health and Ageing against the KRAs listed above.