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Veronica Matthews

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Exposure to risk and experiences of river flooding for people with disability and carers in rural Australia: a cross-sectional survey

In this journal article, the authors explore the exposure to risk and experiences of people with disability and carers during a flooding event and the subsequent mental health impacts.
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Aboriginal population and climate change in Australia: implications for health and adaptation planning

This study reviews current evidence on the health risks of climate change for Australian Aboriginal populations and linked Aboriginal demographic data to historical and projected climate data to describe the distribution of climate-related exposures in Aboriginal compared to non-Aboriginal populations in New South Wales.
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Improving the quality of primary health care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians

Improving the quality of primary health care is essential for Closing the Gap in health and wellbeing disparities between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and other Australians. This is a final report of the CRE-IQI research findings and activities, with messages for action to...
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Emerging evidence of the value of health assessments for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the primary health care setting

The launch of the third edition of the National guide to preventive health assessment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in March 2018 heralds a renewed commitment to improving the delivery of preventive care. This paper reflects on four major lessons from this collaborative...