Access to Health and Services: Aboriginal Case Study

Data from Australian Bureau of Statistics

• 38% could not access Aboriginal health care services

• Nationally, just over one-quarter (26%) of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 15 years and over (adults) reported problems accessing one or more health services

• Nationally, the most commonly reported problems encountered were long waiting time/no appointment when needed (by 48% of people), not enough services in area (39%), and no services in area (35%). 

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults were most likely to experience problems accessing dentists (20% reported problems), followed by doctors (10%) and hospitals (7%).

Response to ABS Data

Access to health care services in remote areas of Australia is a major concern. Especially remote Australian Indigenous populations and communities. The health statistics of Australian aboriginals are shocking, the lower life expectancy and high death rates at younger ages need to be addressed.

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