Rural Australia boosts healthcare by adding paramedics, encouraging local students into health careers.

Thirty-five high school students from Albury-Wodonga participated in a healthcare career exploration program, visiting local institutions to learn about various health professions. In New South Wales, the government is adding hundreds of paramedics to rural areas to improve emergency response times and prevent staff burnout. Charles Sturt University is working to encourage local students to pursue healthcare careers to address regional shortages. These initiatives aim to boost the healthcare workforce in rural areas and provide better care to residents.