As a country we should be addressing our culture and prejudice against our indigenous Australians.
Picture this.
You are an indigenous Australian.
You have just been told you are pregnant or your wife or partner has. You are told your maternal death rate is 3 time bigger than non-indigenous females.
Nine months later and you have just given birth to your child. Well done, you survived.
Now imagine that your child’s risk of mortality is double compared to non-indigenous children. They are four times more likely throughout there life to be hospitalized for chronic conditions, three times more likely to suffer from diabetes, between the ages of 13-17 your child has a 40% chance to experience some form of mental illness, your child has an
Picture this.
You are an indigenous Australian.
You have just been told you are pregnant or your wife or partner has. You are told your maternal death rate is 3 time bigger than non-indigenous females.
Nine months later and you have just given birth to your child. Well done, you survived.
Now imagine that your child’s risk of mortality is double compared to non-indigenous children. They are four times more likely throughout there life to be hospitalized for chronic conditions, three times more likely to suffer from diabetes, between the ages of 13-17 your child has a 40% chance to experience some form of mental illness, your child has an