ABSTRACT
Australia is a developed nation of 24 million people [1] with a small, disadvantaged indigenous population (2.5% of population are Aboriginal). It is a young nation, with its european settlement being less than 250 years ago. Most of the population arrived in various waves of immigration, initially from europe but more recently from Asia, resulting in a multicultural society. The Australian health system has considerable private sector involvement complementing universal health coverage by the government. Most of the population live in cities on the coastal fringe with good access to healthcare. However, providing high-quality healthcare to the many remote centers in Australia is a challenge.
