The Centre for Australian Research into Access (CARA) is a collaborative research initiative led by Deakin Rural Health and Grampians Health Ballarat, under the co-directorship of Professor Vincent Versace and Associate Professor Anna Wong Shee.
CARA's purpose is to address access-related health, education, and safety disparities between remote, regional and metropolitan Australians. The Centre will support academic research and inform policy decision-making, with the intention of improving access for essential services across all our communities.
Find out moreThe Centre for Australian Research into Access (CARA) is a centre of expertise for supporting and advancing research into accessibility.
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The underlying geography and population distribution of Australia leads to disparities in outcomes – in simple terms, where you live can impact how well and how long you live. Access to services, particularly in the health and education domains, is an issue that persists and presents ongoing challenges to priority setting and the fair allocation of funding.
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