Monday, April 02, 2007
Today's News: Oxfam Australia Says Aboriginal Health Worst In Developed World
Figures compiled by Oxfam and the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) show the gap between indigenous and non-indigenous life expectancy in Australia is approximately twenty years compared to seven years' difference in New Zealand, Canada and the US.
There are some success stories in the report- see the example of DAHS on page 16!
And the local press responses:
Abbott admits to 'inadequate' Aboriginal healthcare.
Lolly cash would fix black health
