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Building Better Futures: A Case Study of the Broken Hill University Department of Rural Health's Contributions to
Catherine Sanford1, Debra Jones1, Melissa Welsh2
1Broken Hill University Department of Rural Health, Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery, The University of Sydney, Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia.
Objective:
This case study describes the contributions made by the Broken Hill University Department of Rural Health (BHUDRH) to improving child health care access and health outcomes over almost three decades.
Background:
Compared to their metropolitan counterparts, rural and remote children experience persistent inequities in health, development, and education, exacerbated by environmental and service access challenges.
Methods:
A retrospective synthesis of program documentation, evaluation reports, and peer-reviewed literature relating to four major BHUDRH-supported initiatives: lead management programs, the Allied Health in Outback Schools Program, School Health Hubs, and the School-Based Primary Health Care Registered Nurse initiative was undertaken.
Findings:
The BHUDRH contributed to the development and delivery of child health services through investments in program development; research and evaluation; workforce development; and service delivery. The BHUDRH used its intellectual capital to help guide these developments through leadership and cross sector collaboration; governance and oversight; and securing funding for infrastructure development. Outcomes included a 75% reduction in average blood lead levels; access to allied health services for approximately 150 school children annually; establishment of $4.7M School Health Hub infrastructure across seven primary schools; and creation of a new workforce of school-embedded primary health care nurses.
Conclusion:
This case study demonstrates how UDRHs act as catalysts for sustained, system-level change in response to community-identified health priorities. Lessons from Broken Hill highlight the value of university-community partnerships, research translation, and cross-sector governance in addressing complex rural health inequities. These contributions highlight the significant contributions made by UDRHs in rural contexts beyond health workforce parameters.
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