Strengthening National Rural Disability Research Capacity Through a Community of Practice

Abstract

Aims: This commentary highlights the development and impact of a rural disability research Community of Practice (CoP) within the University Department of Rural Health (UDRH) framework. It aims to demonstrate how privileging rural lived experience as a core qualification for research participation fosters inclusive, place-based inquiry that addresses the intersectional challenges faced by people with disabilities in rural Australia. Context: People with disabilities in rural areas face compounded inequities due to geographic isolation, limited access to services and policy frameworks that remain metrocentric. Despite national and international efforts to promote inclusive disability policy, ..