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Healthcare Equity Initiatives for Indigenous Populations in Australia

by Emily Taylor 1,*
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Emily Taylor
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AMJ  2020, 12; 2(2), 12; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.amj.20200915
Received: 18 July 2020 / Accepted: 7 August 2020 / Published Online: 15 September 2020
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The paper investigates the ongoing healthcare equity initiatives aimed at improving the health outcomes of Indigenous populations in Australia. Australia has a long history of health disparities between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities, often attributed to socio-economic factors, cultural differences, and historical injustices. This study examines the strategies implemented by various stakeholders, including government bodies, non-government organizations, and healthcare providers, to bridge these gaps in healthcare services. The initiatives encompass comprehensive approaches, such as culturally responsive health services, improved access to primary healthcare, and targeted health interventions. The paper highlights the successes and challenges faced in implementing these initiatives, with a focus on the importance of community engagement and cultural sensitivity. The findings suggest that while progress has been made, there is still a long way to go in achieving true healthcare equity for Indigenous Australians.

 

Keywords: Healthcare Equity, Indigenous Populations, Australia, Health Disparities, Cultural Responsiveness.;
Copyright: © 2020 by Taylor. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

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Taylor, E. Healthcare Equity Initiatives for Indigenous Populations in Australia. Asia-Pacific Medical Journal, 2020, 2, 12. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.amj.20200915
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Taylor E. Healthcare Equity Initiatives for Indigenous Populations in Australia. Asia-Pacific Medical Journal; 2020, 2(2):12. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.amj.20200915
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Taylor, Emily 2020. "Healthcare Equity Initiatives for Indigenous Populations in Australia" Asia-Pacific Medical Journal 2, no.2:12. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.amj.20200915
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Taylor, E. (2020). Healthcare Equity Initiatives for Indigenous Populations in Australia. Asia-Pacific Medical Journal, 2(2), 12. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.amj.20200915

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