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“We are only looking at the tip of the iceberg in infertility”: perspectives of health providers about fertility issues and management among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

open access: yesBMC Health Services Research, 2021
Introduction Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and men are disproportionately affected by a range of risk factors for infertility. However, remarkably little is known about the prevalence of infertility in this group, or how Aboriginal and ...
Emily Gilbert   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education

open access: yesInternational Journal of Critical Indigenous Studies, 2012
Australian education systems have long been challenged by the gap between Indigenous and nonIndigenous student outcomes. All levels of Australian government, as well as Indigenous leaders and educators, however, continue to meet the challenge through exhortation, strategies and targets.
openaire   +2 more sources

Review of higher education access and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people: final report [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
This report proposes a collaborative approach be developed involving universities, governments, professional bodies, the business sector and communities working together to improve the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through higher ...

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Social Determinants of Health and Health‐Related Quality of Life: The Potential Mediating Role of Social Activities, Access to Medical Services, and Access to Social Services

open access: yesAustralian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study explored the mediating influences of access to social activities, social services, and health and medical services on the relationship between social determinants of health and health‐related quality of life. A survey of 602 adults was conducted in a regional area of Australia.
Candice Oster   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Allied health students as service providers in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander early childhood education programs: Perceptions of parents and educators

open access: yesAustralian Journal of Clinical Education, 2021
Early childhood education programs contribute significantly to children’s health and educational outcomes. Responsive service delivery approaches that support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families to access allied health services in
Helen Sargison   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health plan 2013-2023 [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
In 2008 Australian Governments committed to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people on an incredibly important task - to achieve equality in health status and life expectancy between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and non ...

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Transition From Primary to Secondary School: Igniting Attendance and Engagement Among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students Through National Policy Reform

open access: yesAustralian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Australia's Closing the Gap reform aims to address disparities experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. There are specific targets focussed on key educational transitions; yet, the transition to secondary education is not a targeted priority.
Azhar Hussain Potia   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cancer framework 2015 [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
Overview The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cancer Framework (the Framework) provides high-level guidance and direction for the many individuals, communities, organisations and governments whose combined efforts are required to address ...
Cancer Australia
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Participatory Policy Development: Reflections on Designing the Strong Roots for Our Futures Program in Victoria

open access: yesAustralian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT In this paper, we trace the journey to create the Strong Roots for our Futures Program, a government program to resource and support Traditional Owners to undertake a range of activities in areas where no state recognition existed. We provide a background to state recognition in Victoria before considering the program design, leading to an ...
Nell Reidy   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

From cultural education to culturally safe kidney care: renal nurses’ experiences caring for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in South Australia

open access: yesCritical Public Health
Introduction Culturally responsive family and kinship-focused care is crucial for equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People in public health and healthcare settings.
Melissa Arnold-Ujvari   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

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