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Research paper thumbnail of Providing eye care to remote Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory: a case study examining success factors and challenges from a collaborative approach between a NGO and AMS

There are many barriers to Indigenous people seeking eye care. A lack of funded services within I... more There are many barriers to Indigenous people seeking eye care. A lack of funded services within Indigenous and non-Indigenous controlled facilities has long been recognised as a major barrier. Other barriers include perceived cost, transport and access difficulties, lack of eye health awareness, and lack of eye care practitioners with knowledge of Indigenous culture. A Northern Territory Aboriginal Medical Service (AMS-Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation) invited a Non Government Organisation (NGO) to help overcome these barriers in 2006.

Research paper thumbnail of Providing eye care to remote Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory: a case study examining success factors and challenges from a collaborative approach between a NGO and AMS

There are many barriers to Indigenous people seeking eye care. A lack of funded services within I... more There are many barriers to Indigenous people seeking eye care. A lack of funded services within Indigenous and non-Indigenous controlled facilities has long been recognised as a major barrier. Other barriers include perceived cost, transport and access difficulties, lack of eye health awareness, and lack of eye care practitioners with knowledge of Indigenous culture. A Northern Territory Aboriginal Medical Service (AMS-Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation) invited a Non Government Organisation (NGO) to help overcome these barriers in 2006.

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