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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and primary health care
For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally responsive, high-quality and timely primary health care that acknowledges the impact of social, cultural and historical determinants is essential to improve health outcomes. A new AIHW report provides important insights into a range of factors associated with use, preferences and access. It identifies areas where gaps in services exist.
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International Day of People with Disability
In 2022, just over 1 in 5 Australians were living with disability. Today is the International Day of People with Disability, an opportunity to increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability. This year, the theme is amplifying the leadership of people with disability for an inclusive and sustainable future.
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Specialist Homelessness Services: feature analysis
Around 12,500 people received support from a Specialist Homelessness Service (SHS) in their last year of life between 2012–2022. More male SHS clients died (7,800) than females (4,700).
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Improved eye health for First Nations people
The rate of trachoma among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (First Nations) children aged 5–9 in at-risk communities has fallen, according to the eighth annual report of Eye health measures for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people 2024.
