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Yuggera, Warangoo and Wiradjuri doctor Kristopher Rallah-Baker says it’s important others ‘see they won’t be brought down if they complain about racism’ 
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Aboriginal Elders play an important role as community leaders and cultural knowledge holders. Supporting this aspect of ageing well is crucial.
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A comparison of Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians admitted to intensive care units reveals a “disturbing” difference in mortality outcomes. A new study has found Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians are more likely to die within 12 months following an intensive care unit (ICU) admission than the general population. Analysis recently published in The Medical …
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More than 250 representatives from First Nations communities, health services, universities and research institutes, will join together in Mparntwe (Alice Springs) to explore the scope for system-wide reform to secure the ‘best start to life’ for First Nations babies and their families.
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First Nations women and their newborns are considered high risk due to fatality rates and access to care. Research shows First Nations-led culturally safe healthcare could prevent further deaths.
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New medical scrubs featuring Aboriginal artwork will make Indigenous midwives more visible in the health system, improving outcomes for Indigenous mothers and babies.
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From massive loss and intense grief, the Marrin Weejali Aboriginal Corporation was born
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Indigenous people in Australia experience poorer health outcomes than non-Indigenous Australians. So it’s crucial health messaging is delivered in culturally appropriate ways.
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New research by Charles Darwin University (CDU) scholars suggests a strengthened Indigenous mental health workforce could effectively improve mental health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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Advocates argue more Indigenous doctors are needed to improve access to healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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Culturally sensitive midwifery care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women is helping them feel safe in an institution which has not always been able to.
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Vaccinations begin at Pangula Mannamurna Aboriginal Corporation in Mount Gambier with health workers among the first to receive the jab.
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The use of seclusion in the criminal justice system is counterproductive, according to experts, yet it is often used. Melanie was locked up by herself for about 23 hours a day for seven years.
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New recommendations for primary care assessment of ear health and hearing status of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
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The nineteenth episode of the Doctor What? Doctor Where? Stories of Rural Medicine podcast explores cultural safety in Indigenous Health
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Noongar man Peter Farmer was diagnosed with diabetes in his early 20s. It took a near-death experience for him to get his health back on track.
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Government health organisations need to provide better support for Indigenous people suffering from musculoskeletal conditions.
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Yolngu man Mangatjay McGregor experienced bullying and discrimination in the workplace multiple times as a trainee doctor – and he's not alone. Now Dr McGregor and his colleagues are calling for change.
Peter Mellow's insight:
Link thanks to @DrAndrewHuang
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She can see the difference her presence as an Indigenous healthcare worker can make in providing culturally appropriate care.
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Think of Aboriginal health and you’ll probably recall messages of large gaps in life expectancy, increasing rates of chronic diseases such as diabetes, kidney disease and asthma. Or that the last ten years…
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Even before COVID-19, the rate of suicide among Indigenous people was alarming. With social distancing and border closures now in place, what impact is this having on an already vulnerable part of the community?
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A group of diabetes sufferers are embracing a simple program of diet and exercise to turn their lives around.
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This respiratory health promotion resource provides a simple lung health checklist. Produced by Lung Foundation Australia and Queensland Government, it was designed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Is
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The pandemic ravaged first-nation communities in many parts of the world. Australia bucked the trend.
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Aboriginal community controlled health services participating in the next phase of the rollout say there has been a ‘great response’
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