Healthcare in Australia
Australia’s healthcare system is as good as any other developed country. With over 1,300 hospitals, most Australians have easy access to medical care. However, Aboriginal Australians, the original inhabitants of Australia, have not adapted well to the modern Australian society and find modern city life impossible. This is why most Aboriginals stay in rural areas that do not have water and electricity supplies, the reason why their living conditions are unsanitary which leads to spreading of diseases.
In 2008, the Australian government launched the Nurse Family Partnership. Nurses visit Aboriginal families in their own homes for easier healthcare access and for them to understand the cause of diseases. Because of the government’s help, Aboriginal Australians’ health have been slowly improving.
| 1. | Why do most Aboriginal Australians stay in rural areas? |
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| 2. | Why are their living conditions unsanitary? |
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| 3. | What did the Australian government launch in 2008? |
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| Words and Expressions | Sample Sentences |
| medical | We need medical supplies. |
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| access | I don’t have an internet access. |
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| disease | The kid is suffering from a rare disease. |
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| adapt | He adapted to the new environment quickly. |
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| rural | My friend grew up in a rural area. |
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| 1. | Do you think healthcare is important? |
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| 2. | What do you do when you feel sick? |
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| 3. | Should people go to the hospital when they are not feeling well? |
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| 4. | How do you think people can stay healthy? |
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| 5. | Do you think money is important for people to stay healthy? |
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| 6. | Should governments be responsible for everyone’s healthcare? |
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| 7. | Do you think healthcare should be free? |
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