FIFO disability support workers to bridge geographical gap in regions A joint state and federal government program will deploy fly-in fly-out allied healthcare workers to reduce geographical impacts on regional residents accessing disability support.

FIFO disability support workers to bridge geographical gap in regions www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-02/ndis-sup... #PeopleWithDisability #RegionalCommunities #DisabilityAccess #NDIS #Disability #AusPol

Our communities are being split apart by forced renewable and mining projects. Farmland is copping it from all sides, families are divided, and councils are being railroaded. Without social licence, this isn’t progress — it’s harm.

#Mallee #RegionalCommunities #SocialLicence

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Disgraceful behaviour of the pub: ABC News: County pub calls the cops on army vet and his assistance dog www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-13/pub-call... #PeopleWithDisability #RegionalCommunities #HospitalityIndustry […]

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Absolutely appalling treatment of traveller with #Disability ABC News: Wheelchair user left to fend for herself during six-hour Rex flight delay www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-16/rex-pass... #AirTransportIndustry #RegionalCommunities […]

What it's like being a transgender mechanic in a small town Despite knowing she was a female from a very young age, 53-year-old mechanic Kelli Bennier only accepted herself as a transgender woman a few years ago. 

What it's like being a transgender mechanic in a small town #LGBT #RegionalCommunities #MentalHealth

Small-scale farmers feel forgotten as food regulation changes loom Australia is implementing stricter regulations on leafy greens, melons and berries, which small-scale growers say will cause unbearable production cost increases.

Small-scale farmers feel forgotten as food regulation changes loom #VegetableGrowing #FoodSafety #RegionalCommunities

Tasmanian premier accuses Saputo of trying to kill off King Island Dairy rather than sell Premier Jeremy Rockliff calls on Canadian dairy giant Saputo to "back Tasmania" and find a buyer for its King Island Dairy.

Tasmanian premier accuses Saputo of trying to kill off King Island Dairy rather than sell #Businesses #DairyFarming #RegionalCommunities

Yakani Bayles helps honour his people and the 'town that water built' A new generation learns to love Central Queensland's Dawson River and carries on the sense of community that is etched into the fabric of the tiny town of Theodore.

Yakani Bayles helps honour his people and the 'town that water built' #RegionalCommunities #Rivers #IndigenousOtherPeoples

Frank Finger, Zoe Miller and other Muster Dogs stars on life after the series From babies and puppies, to charity work and training, this is what the participants of ABC iview's Muster Dogs series are up to now.

Frank Finger, Zoe Miller and other Muster Dogs stars on life after the series #Animals #RegionalCommunities #LivestockFarming

Psychiatrist says mental health unit's temporary move to neighbouring city will harm patients, threatens to resign Mental health professionals say a move to temporary relocate a facility will disadvantage patients, but health authorities say they will transport staff, clients and carers to and from the new location.

Psychiatrist says mental health unit's temporary move to neighbouring city will harm patients, threatens to resign #MentalHealth #PublicHealth #RegionalCommunities

When Chloe needed help a group of mums became her village Chloe struggled with perinatal anxiety and depression, and when her son was born with a heart condition a group of mums rallied — part of a national charity trying to recreate the traditional village.

When Chloe needed help a group of mums became her village #Family #RegionalCommunities #MentalHealth

Lazarus couldn't find a mental health service for Indigenous men. So he started his own When Lazarus Manbulloo was struggling with the loss of two family members in quick succession, he realised there was a lack of culturally-appropriate mental health services in regional and remote Australia.

Lazarus couldn't find a mental health service for Indigenous men. So he started his own #MentalHealth #DiversityEquityandInclusion #RegionalCommunities

'Colleagues, not competitors': Regional vets join forces as national shortage continues to bite A lack of veterinarians in Bunbury has forced clinics to rethink the way they deliver services for pet owners.  

'Colleagues, not competitors': Regional vets join forces as national shortage continues to bite #VeterinaryMedicine #RegionalCommunities #Animals

After his wife died Steve found comfort at a place 'worth half a dozen psychologists' Saleyards aren't just about cattle and sheep, they offer vital social connection to farmers. But as more complexes close, rural communities worry about the mental health impacts of losing them.

After his wife died Steve found comfort at a place 'worth half a dozen psychologists' #LivestockFarming #RegionalCommunities #MentalHealth

After losing 10 people to suicide, Sofia's joining the front lines of Australia's mental health battle The 28-year-old is training to become a paramedic in the hope she can "make a difference" to anyone suffering the way her loved ones did.

After losing 10 people to suicide, Sofia's joining the front lines of Australia's mental health battle #MentalHealth #Suicide #RegionalCommunities