Adrian Chernyk: Health & Indigenous Australians
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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