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Researchers: empowering First Nations communities on health is key in pandemic responses

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Researchers: empowering First Nations communities on health is key in pandemic responses

When coronavirus came to Australia, there were concerns that Indigenous communities could be amongst the hardest hit, if infection rates took hold. Instead, these communities have led the way in responding to the crisis and have remained largely untouched, so far, by the virus.

The situation contrasts starkly with a decade ago, when the H1N1 flu pandemic had a disproportionately negative impact on First Nations people in Australia, and elsewhere. What can we all learn from this?

Guests:
Kristy Crooks, PhD Candidate with the Menzies School of Health Research, Charles Darwin University. Kristy is a Euahlayi woman
James Ward, Professor of public health and Director of the Poche Centre for Indigenous Health at The University of Queensland. James is a Pitjantjatjara and Narungga man

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Indigenous Policy, Indigenous Culture, Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander), Health
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