We believe kids growing up in regional and rural Australia deserve the best opportunities too.
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Children in rural and remote communities are at a greater risk of developmental vulnerabilities due to limited access, long waiting lists and long distances to travel to essential health services.
Data shows that 190,000 children living in very remote areas are up to twice as likely to start school developmentally vulnerable compared to their urban peers
The evidence is irrefutable: where you live matters, and it’s critical that we ensure every child, regardless of their location, receives the services and care they need.
Meet Andy: a bright, resilient seven-year-old from Far West NSW who loves sports and learning but sadly faced significant developmental challenges.
His struggles with anxiety, inattention, hyperactivity, emotional outbursts and sensory issues made everyday life more difficult.
While Andy was fortunate to receive an initial diagnosis locally, the lack of follow up support services meant he had no access to ongoing occupational therapy and speech pathology, putting his progress and future at risk.
Thankfully, Andy’s story took a turn for the better. His mother, Joan, reached out to Royal Far West, and in April 2024 Andy underwent a comprehensive multi-disciplinary assessment at our Centre for Country Kids in Manly.
Don't let distance get in Andy's way.
A life in the country is a life beyond the ordinary.
But for country kids, facing developmental and mental health challenges, isolation and distance can make it hard to access the specialist help they need.
Royal Far West is dedicated to going beyond for Australia's country kids, providing vital supports where and whenever it’s needed.
To reach every country kid who needs us, we need you.
$25
helps to provide connected, multi-disciplinary services and support to the entire network of family, educators and health professionals for a country kid, giving them the best possible opportunity to learn, grow and reach their full potential.
$50
can help a child living in a rural or remote Australian community access healthcare services like psychology, speech pathology and occupational therapy to build essential skills to thrive at home and school, and reach their full potential in life.
$100
can help to connect a struggling country child with a developmental and mental health specialist, to access the assessments, therapy and healthcare services needed to change their trajectory in life and give them every opportunity for a bright future.
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