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Older Indigenous Australians avoid mainstream health and aged-care services, NeuRA study finds SunSunday 20 Indigenous elder Kerrie Burnet accesses health services through Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations. ( Share Print text only Key points: Research has found the majority of elderly Aboriginal Australians are avoiding mainstream healthcare services Neuroscience Research Australia has found 64 per cent of Aboriginal Australians aged over 60 only access health and aged care from Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations The study found Aboriginal Australians avoid mainstream services because of cultural barriers and previous experiences with discrimination The Indigenous woman from the Yuin Nation said she was asked loudly by a receptionist for a payment of more than $300 for the consultation.

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