Aboriginal health

lonely corridor with walker in a nursing home

The aged care system has failed Aboriginal people. Here's what Elders say needs to change

15 Sep 2023

Aboriginal Elders play an important role as community leaders and cultural knowledge holders. Supporting this aspect of ageing well is crucial.

The cancer gap between First Nations and non-Indigenous people is widening

08 Feb 2023

While statistics tell us the proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with cancer who die is increasing, the reality is likely worse.

First Nations kids are more active when their parents are happy and supported

16 Dec 2022

Higher levels of parental wellbeing while children were young was linked with children being more physically active as they got older.

A woman receives a vaccine at an Aboriginal Medical Service Centre

Opening up when 80 per cent of eligible adults are vaccinated won't be 'safe' for all Australians

31 Aug 2021

It’s simply not “safe” for many Australians to come out of Scott Morrison’s proverbial cave until vaccination rates increase.

Drug abuse projects and Aboriginal health get NHMRC backing

06 Dec 2017

Research to improve the lives of drug users and investigate high rates of falls in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are the biggest UNSW winners in the final round of 2017 NHMRC funding.

Researchers get deadly with hepatitis intervention

28 Jul 2016

An Indigenous hepatitis project in Western Sydney could be expanded across NSW, thanks to input from UNSW health researchers.

Supporting, not imprisoning, Aboriginal people with disabilities could save millions

05 Nov 2015

Early support could save lives and allow Aboriginal people with mental and cognitive disability to live with dignity in their communities, writes Ruth McCausland.

A country practice

13 Nov 2007

Angela Titmuss is yet to practice as a doctor, but the UNSW medical student is already making waves in rural health.