A wide range of primary healthcare services are provided by the government, private and non-government entities. These general health programs serve as the first line of health and medical care services for the people. Most Australians receive their primary medical services from their GP. These services are also offered with the help of nurses, midwives, dentists, Aboriginal health workers, pharmacists and other health professionals. Some types of healthcare services are provided at home. Medical treatment services are offered through the community and non-government health centres as well. The area of primary healthcare covers prevention, screening, early detection, treatment, management and health promotion. Most of the services are targeted at specific groups of population. Services for health issues like mental health, obesity, cancer, diabetes, oral health, cardiovascular disease, drug and alcohol, and sexual health are available under these programs. Now the goal is to take the healthcare to the remote areas and make it accessible to everyone. People living in these areas are more dependent on their primary health care services.
