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Children the key to breaking the cycle of disadvantage

A national strategy that focuses on early child development is the key to breaking the cycle of Aboriginal poor health and disadvantage.

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The Differential Influence of Contextual Risks on Psychosocial Functioning and Participation of Australian Aboriginal Youth

Methodological issues and implications for interventions to support young Aboriginal people's adaptation are discussed.

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Reduced forced vital capacity in Aboriginal Australians: Biology or missing evidence?

This editorial article addresses chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and lung function testing in Aboriginal Australians.

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What we know about suicide prevention for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

This fact sheet addresses what we currently know about suicide prevention for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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Trends in maternal and newborn health characteristics and obstetric interventions among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mothers

Trends in maternal demographic characteristics, pre-existing medical conditions, pregnancy complications and neonatal characteristics were examined.

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Comparing risks of cerebral palsy in births between Australian Indigenous and non-Indigenous mothers

Indigenous infants have a higher risk of CP than non-Indigenous infants, especially postneonatal CP.

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Disparity in Mortality From Rheumatic Heart Disease in Indigenous Australians

This study was undertaken to provide a comprehensive examination of rheumatic heart disease mortality rates and trends in Indigenous Australians.

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Improving access to primary care for Aboriginal babies in Western Australia: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

A population-based, stepped wedge, cluster randomized controlled trial of an enhanced model of early infant primary care

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Humility, inquisitiveness, and openness: key attributes for meaningful engagement with Nyoongar people

The rebuilding of trust requires the development of meaningful relationships in order to break down the barriers so as to increase access and develop culturally secure responses by services