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Older Indigenous Australians avoid mainstream health and aged-care services, NeuRA study finds
A comment in a medical specialist’s office still upsets 74-year-old Aunty Kerrie Burnet.
Key points:
- Research has found the majority of elderly Aboriginal Australians are avoiding mainstream healthcare services
- Neuroscience Research Australia has found 64 per cent of Aboriginal Australians aged over 60 only access health and aged care from Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations
- The study found Aboriginal Australians avoid mainstream services because of cultural barriers and previous experiences with discrimination
The Indigenous woman from the Yuin Nation said she was asked loudly by a receptionist for a payment of more than $300 for the consultation.
When she tried to explain that she should be bulk-billed for the visit, Aunty Kerrie…
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