Abstract
During pandemics Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the health workforce play a vital role in addressing the significant risks to Indigenous communities. They ameliorate risks, reduce impacts and improve health outcomes by providing culturally relevant information and culturally safe forms of care. The numbers of Indigenous health professionals are increasing, but too slowly. Important lessons will emerge in addressing the impacts of COVID-19 for supporting and growing this crucial workforce into the future.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIANS AND THE COVID-19 CRISIS: PERSPECTIVES ON PUBLIC POLICY |
| Editors | F Markham, D Smith & F Morphy |
| Place of Publication | Canberra |
| Publisher | Centre for Aboriginal Economic Policy Research, ANU |
| Pages | 1 |
| Volume | 1 |
| Edition | 1st |
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| Publication status | Published - 2020 |