Regional women face growing healthcare gap in WA

Regional WA women are experiencing healthcare shortages, long specialist wait times and limited support services, raising concerns about healthcare equity.
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Women living in regional Western Australia are facing growing barriers to healthcare, with limited access to specialists, long wait times and support services often concentrated in metropolitan areas. Isla Tomlinson explores the challenges affecting women’s health in remote communities, from accessing gynaecologists and essential care to the impact of workforce shortages across the state.

Isla Tomlinson is a Bachelor of Journalism and Broadcast Media student at Edith Cowan University. Driven by curiosity and empathy, she is passionate about making news more accessible and engaging for younger generations.

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