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Describe how expanding telehealth services addresses both SDG 3 (Good Health and Wellbeing) and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) in remote Australian areas. (4 marks)

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Telehealth services enable remote residents to access specialist consultations and follow-up care without lengthy travel (SDG 3).
This occurs because digital technology connects patients with healthcare providers across vast distances (SDG 3).
As a result, chronic conditions are better managed and preventable hospitalisations decrease (SDG 3).
This creates more sustainable communities by allowing people to remain in rural areas while receiving quality healthcare (SDG 11).
Consequently, rural populations become more viable and resilient (SDG 11).

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Telehealth services enable remote residents to access specialist consultations and follow-up care without lengthy travel (SDG 3).
This occurs because digital technology connects patients with healthcare providers across vast distances (SDG 3).
As a result, chronic conditions are better managed and preventable hospitalisations decrease (SDG 3).
This creates more sustainable communities by allowing people to remain in rural areas while receiving quality healthcare (SDG 11).
Consequently, rural populations become more viable and resilient (SDG 11).