Problems of Families in Remote Towns

This paper presents the problems associated with living in small remote towns in Far North Queensland identified by residents of five towns. Information was collected during an exploratory study conducted to guide a more comprehensive and systematic investigation of remote-area residents' supports. The larger study is now completed and a report is being compiled. This information is presented here because it has some important implications for social workers and other human service personnel working in remote areas, and because Australian literature lacks this kind of material.