Social determinants, or the conditions in which individuals are born, grow, live, work and
age, can result in inequities in health and well-being. However, to-date little research has …

Australia's history is not often considered to be an indicator of any person's health status.
However, as health professionals we are taught the importance of taking and listening to our …

Now in its eighth edition, Bioethics: A Nursing Perspective provides practical guidance on
the ethical issues you might come across in nursing practice, with real-world examples that …

Addressing low levels of social and emotional well‐being (SEWB) in Indigenous
communities has been a national strategic priority for over 10 years and yet progress in …

Abstract Australian Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islanders (ATSI) are noted to have a
higher burden of chronic health conditions. However, there is a paucity of data on …

Previously there has been commitment to the idea that Indigenous curricula should be
taught by Indigenous academic staff, whereas now there is increasing recognition of the …

Objective: A considerable health disparity exists between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal
Australians, including a higher incidence and severity of cardiovascular and respiratory …

Introduction The acute health effects of heatwaves in a subtropical climate and their impact
on emergency departments (ED) are not well known. The purpose of this study is to examine …

Indigenous Australians experience some of the highest levels of ear disease and hearing
loss in the world, with rates up to ten times more than those for non-Indigenous Australians …

Tackling smoking is an integral component of efforts to improve health outcomes in
Aboriginal communities. Social marketing is an effective strategy for promoting healthy …