Does more equitable governance lead to more equitable health care? A case study based on the implementation of health reform in Aboriginal health Australia

There is growing evidence that providing increased voice to vulnerable or disenfranchised populations is important to improving health equity. In this paper we will examine the engagement of Aboriginal community members and community controlled organisations in local governance reforms associated with the Aboriginal Health National Partnership Agreements (AHNPA) in Australia and its impact on the uptake of health assessments.

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Year of publication:	2014
Authors:	Kelaher, Margaret ; Sabanovic, Hana ; La Brooy, Camille ; Lock, Mark ; Lusher, Dean ; Brown, Larry
Published in:	Social Science & Medicine. - Elsevier, ISSN 0277-9536. - Vol. 123.2014, C, p. 278-286
Publisher:	Elsevier
Subject:	Governance \| Health equity \| Health services \| Aboriginal \| Inequality

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Type of publication:	Article
Source:	RePEc - Research Papers in Economics

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