Aboriginal Health
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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
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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
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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
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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
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'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
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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
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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
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Outreach program reducing 'horrific' suicide rate in First Nation communities Charlotte Mitchell - 10-06-2021
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,
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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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Study shows that smoking kills many Indigenous AAP - 25-01-2021
Smoking has killed at least 10,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians in the last decade, an Australian National University study shows.
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Family violence research helps in closing the gap Health Times - 15-12-2020
A new report has found drivers that mitigate experiences of violence for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Researchers from The Australian National
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Speech to Indigenous Allied Health Australia (IAHA) Conference: Fiona Petersen Health Times - 08-12-2020
The Healing Foundation CEO Fiona Petersen Thank you to Indigenous Allied Health Australia for welcoming me today to mark the beginning of a
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Reducing STI rates in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people Charlotte Mitchell - 07-12-2020
More focus on increasing the rates of sexual health testing, and less focus on behaviour change, is the key to addressing high numbers of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
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National preventive health strategy must provide healing for Indigenous communities Health Times - 21-10-2020
The Healing Foundation is urging the Government to ensure healing is part of the National Preventive Health Strategy (NPHS) to address trauma and its accompanying health effects
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Supporting improved healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander peoples Health Times - 18-09-2020
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples can trial a new tool to help them manage their healthcare with the launch of a pilot program in Perth of the GoShare digital
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Many Indigenous patients won't tell hospitals they're Indigenous for fear of poorer care Health Times - 04-08-2020
The federal government recently announced
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RACGP improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander healthcare Health Times - 27-07-2020
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has today launched position statements to improve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander healthcare.
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Psychiatrists deeply concerned by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander suicides Health Times - 07-07-2020
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) Victorian Branch has expressed deep concern for the findings outlined in the recent report on suicides
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Black Lives Matter in health care too. But convincing tomorrow's health workers is tough Health Times - 24-06-2020
The global Black Lives Matter movement is
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