- Major shortages in the supply of General Practitioners exist in Richmond Valley, Kempsey and Clarence Valley. These shortages appear to be contributing to an increase in non-urgent ED presentations at some of the region’s hospitals
- The number of medical specialist per capita were lowest in Richmond Valley, Nambucca, Kempsey and Ballina LGAs
- Bellingen, Nambucca and Richmond Valley LGAs recorded the lowest per capita rates of selected allied health professionals from across the region
- Richmond Valley and Byron LGAs recorded the lowest per capita rates of nurses from across the region
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land we live and work, the Bundjalung, Arakwal, Yaegl, Gumbaynggirr, Githabul, Dunghutti and Birpai Nations, and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to elders past, present and future.
