Adequacy and availability of dental services in regional, rural and remote Western Australia

Education and Health Standing Committee (2001 - 2005)· 18 April 2002general_report

A WA parliamentary committee investigated dental service availability in regional, rural, and remote areas. The report identifies workforce shortages, access barriers, and the impact on vulnerable groups like Indigenous Australians and low-income earners. It recommends improvements to public programs and workforce strategies.

Impact

Residents in regional, rural, and remote WA face poorer dental health due to limited access and workforce shortages. Indigenous Australians, low-income earners, and aged people are disproportionately affected.

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