There may be several barriers that impact on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples from receiving the same health care as non-Indigenous people. Look at the words below to see what some of these barriers are. | ||
Racism
Racism and discrimination toward Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples can be a health care barrier.
Money
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people not being able to afford available health care services can be a health care barrier.
Resources
Lack of resources, lack of funding and poor government coordination and networking can be health care barriers.
Ownership
Services that are not community controlled or owned can be a health care barrier because the health care does not meet the needs of the community.
Differences
Different cultural ideas about health for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples can be a health care barrier.
Language
A lack of standard Australian English skills can be a health care barrier.
Location
Lack of access to essential and health care services in rural and remote locations can be a health care barrier.