'I Do Often Feel Like We Were Given a Magic Wand' – Children's and Families' Experiences of Allied Health Services for Developmental and Disability Needs in Rural and/or Remote South Australia.
Background: Children in rural and remote areas are increasingly developmentally vulnerable compared to metropolitan peers. Allied health professionals are positioned to provide services to support children with developmental and disability needs but face barriers to delivering services in rural and...
| Publicado en: | Health Expectations Vol. 29; no. 4; pp. 1 - 14 |
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Wiley-Blackwell
Aug2026
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