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The inherent difficulties in delivering human services and supports to remote areas falling outside of metropolitan districts generally stem from physical isolation related to the absence of major transport, communications, and other infrastructure and restrictions in relation to the allocation of scarce resources within a political framework where value for money is often considered a priority. That said, there is no universal criteria nor measurement for regionality or remoteness since what is considered regional or remote changes depending on the social, geographical and cultural context, as well as the nature of the service or support required. Human services and supports are often programs delivered consistent with social welfare objectives and can include the provision of health care and supports in the form of primary or allied services. These services can include such supports as those provided for people with disability and the elderly, in addition to employment...
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Gilchrist, D., Perks, B. (2022). Challenges of Delivering Regional and Remote Human Services and Supports. In: The Palgrave Encyclopedia of Urban and Regional Futures. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-51812-7_208-2
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