 Moving to rural Australia can be a culture shock for urban Australians. Remember that there is a wide range of rural communities - from remote mining outposts to thriving agricultural centres to beachside tourist towns. Some can be predominantly Anglo-Australian, others may be dominated by Indigenous or migrant groups. From Whyalla to Byron Bay, El Arish to Kalgoorlie, rural Australia is a place of great diversity.
While rural psychiatry provides opportunities to improve clinical skills and experience rural life, it also presents difficulties and challenges. It is important to be well-informed in order to get the most out of your rural experience. Information is provided on the following topics to help you familiarise yourself with key issues about psychiatry in rural Australia:
- Mental health services
- The regional hospital
- Roles in mental health
- Other professionals
- Telepsychiatry
- Visiting services
- Health statistics
- Mental health statistics
- Suicide
- Indigenous populations
- The community
- Confidentiality
- Work life balance
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