This document discusses the health challenges faced by people living in rural areas of Australia. It notes that 35% of Australia's population lives in rural areas, which are geographically isolated and disadvantaged. This isolation and lack of access to healthcare negatively impacts rural health. The main factors affecting rural health are lower socioeconomic status and cultural issues. Rural residents have limited access to healthcare services and lack awareness of disease symptoms. The Australian government has developed rural health policies aimed at ensuring equal access to healthcare for rural populations.