The NBN Futures Forum: Social and Economic Benefits of Broadband for Digital Inclusion and Telehealth
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NBN, public policy, digital inclusion, telehealth
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On 18 August 2020, TelSoc hosted the fourth NBN Futures Forum, held online, on the theme of social and economic benefits of broadband. Three speakers discussed various aspects of the topic, including the need for universal digital inclusion, the benefits of healthcare delivery via telehealth, and the actions required of government to support telehealth availability. Discussion following the speeches emphasised the need for universal access to broadband and telehealth services to improve access to health providers and, through education, reduce social inequities and overcome some social determinants of poor health outcomes.
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Leith H Campbell, Adjunct Professor, RMIT University
Dr Leith Campbell is an Adjunct Professor at RMIT University. He has spent more than 35 years in the telecommunications industry, both in research and development and as an international consultant on telecommunications regulation. He serves on the Editorial Board of this Journal and was previously on the Council of the World Telecommunications Congress.
