POOR HEALTH DECIMATES AUSTRALIA'S ABORIGINAL POPULATION

The video discusses the severe housing and health issues faced by Indigenous Australians, particularly in Wilcannia, where many homes are uninhabitable. Health problems are rampant, with life expectancy significantly lower than the national average. Historical distrust in public health systems exacerbates these issues. However, some improvements are seen in places like Broken Hill, where Indigenous-run clinics foster trust and better health outcomes.

What historical events have contributed to the distrust in the public health system among Aboriginals?

What improvements have been observed in Aboriginal health care in Broken Hill?