The Kuranya/‘Rainbow’ service for indigenous Australians,in New South Wales: Innovative practice

Abstract

This article describes the development of a service for indigenous Australians with dementia in New South Wales and highlights the need to provide a flexible service responsive to the ethos and values of Indigenous Australians.

Keywords

dementia Australia indigenous Australians community development

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