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National spotlight shines on Indigenous health equality

AAP - 16-03-2023

Indigenous people have experienced poor health outcomes for generations. Chronic disease, disability and mental health issues impact Aboriginal and Torres Strait

 
Call for First Nations families to join landmark health study

HealthTimes - 19-10-2021

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families are being urged to take part in a landmark research study to identify the strengths and risk factors they face in their health

 
 
Vaccinations need to reach 90% of First Nations adults and teens to protect vulnerable communities

HealthTimes - 21-09-2021

While some Australians are awaiting the nation reopening after lockdowns with hope and optimism, others are approaching

 
First Nations people urgently need to get vaccinated, but aren't being consulted on the rollout plan

HealthTimes - 14-07-2021

This year, just five cases of COVID-19 have

 
'Take pride in it' - the extra, silent workload of an Aboriginal nurse

Charlotte Mitchell - 13-07-2021

Despite the challenges and additional responsibility that comes with working as an Aboriginal nurse, Lesley Salem still reckons it is “the most exciting job on the face

 
Study calls for changes to treatment for Indigenous mental health

HealthTimes - 07-07-2021

A University of Queensland study is calling for changes to the way depression is treated in Indigenous communities in Australia. UQ Rural Clinical School researcher

 
Disease 'surveillance network' to improve Indigenous health care

HealthTimes - 06-07-2021

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will benefit from the expansion of a University of Queensland-led health project aimed at improving clinical care within primary

 
Outreach program reducing 'horrific' suicide rate in First Nation communities

Charlotte Mitchell - 09-06-2021

In January 2019, five indigenous girls aged between 12 and 15 years committed suicide. This was the catalyst for outreach worker and suicide prevention worker, Gerry Georgatos,

 
Here's why the planned NDIS reforms are discriminatory

HealthTimes - 11-05-2021

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is one of the greatest human services reforms in Australia’s history,

 

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