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The Complex Realities of Indigenous Health Care Delivery

Year: 2006

Type: article

Abstract: The indigenous population of Australia faces a life expectancy that is eighteen years lower than the general population. This study addresses this incredible disparity by exploring the historical, cultural and social forces that impact on health status, focussing especially on health care service utilisation. Qualitative methods of interviewing and participant observation have been used to examine the two sectors of Aboriginal health service delivery in urban Victoria: Aboriginal community controlled health organisations (ACCHOs) and mainstream organisations. Accounting for the complex forces and realities in health service delivery, this is a discussion of the important components of the current realities for ACCHOs and mainstream organisations providing care to indigenous people. Further, it proposes a necessary future direction to improve current care: the forging of partnerships between the two sectors.

Source: School for International Training Digital Collections (School for International Training)

Author: Megan Waterman

Language: English

Topic: Indigenous Health, Education, and Rights

Subfield: Health

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2119194174

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Cites: 6

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