Published: December 13, 2018
I am a strong believer in Aboriginal health in Aboriginal hands. It is exhilarating being able to look after my own mob
As a young Aboriginal woman growing up, I knew I wanted to be a role model to my family and community.
I grew up visiting family in hospitals often not knowing why they were there or when they were getting discharged. They felt like they had to conform and be a good patient to receive basic healthcare. It was heart-wrenching watching them give up all autonomy and right to self-determination. As a consequence, they would only go to the doctors or hospital if they were in extreme pain or sick. This is not right but unfortunately still a reality.
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