Posts Tagged ‘Indigenous population’
More Services Needed to boost health among Indigenous populations
An evaluation of the Northern Territory’s ‘Closing the Gap Child Oral Health Program’ has found that the scheme is working but more services are required to improve standards of oral health among indigenous populations in the region. The scheme is designed for children who were referred following dental health checks, which were brought in under […]
Coalition set to increase funding for Indigenous dental services
The Coalition in Australia has announced a pledge of 54 million dollars to support the Indigenous population. Senator Nigel Scullion, the Indigenous affairs spokesman has travelled to Alice Springs to unveil the new policy. The party has promised to spend the money on tackling unemployment, improving dental services and providing better education. Several studies and […]
