Adrian Chernyk: Health & Indigenous Australians
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders make up 3% of Australia’s population, or just over 760,000 people. There are about 500 different Aboriginal peoples in Australia today, each with their own territory, language, customs, and beliefs. This rich diversity is what makes the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture so special—and what makes coordinating medical treatment …
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CNN has reported that “two years after the Australian government rejected a landmark plan to officially recognize indigenous people in the country’s Constitution, a top official said he will move forward with a national referendum on the issue.” Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Islander peoples have long campaigned to be formally recognized in the Constitution, according …
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A new post by Adrian Chernyk. In the wake of Australia’s colonization by the British in the 18th century, indigenous Australians have faced social marginalization, land dispossession, political oppression, and population decline, among many other challenges. The after-effects of this period are still evident today, as indigenous Australians continue to suffer poorer health and reduced …
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ABC.net – April 18, 2019: This news article provides coverage of Australia’s Labor Party announcement that they plan to invest more than $100 million in youth suicide prevention and other pediatric health initiatives, with a focus on Indigenous Australians. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children are victims of 1/4 of youth suicide despite only representing …
Adrian Chernyk: Health & Indigenous Australians