Despite being prioritised back in February, new figures reveal the full extent of the gap in vaccination rates of First Nations people compared with the general population, with some parts of the country registering under 10 per cent - via NITV
Despite being prioritised back in February, new figures reveal the full extent of the gap in vaccination rates of First Nations people compared with the general population — with some parts of the country registering under 10 per cent.
In Adelaide’s north just 15.93 per cent have received both doses of the vaccine, only slightly higher than South Australia’s outback, where 15.62 per cent have been fully inoculated. "Without the protection of the vaccine, what's happening in western NSW and Far West NSW Wales can happen anywhere, so we need to do whatever we can to address vaccine hesitancy and get doses out and into people's arms."In Western Australia just 7.29 per cent of Indigenous people in the state's outback-north are fully vaccinated, while 16.15 per cent of the population have had one dose of the vaccine.
The epidemiologist told NITV News that health groups are also warning of harmful fringe religious groups sending out messaging against the vaccines. "We've seen that more than double in three weeks time which is great... but we want to see that happen all across the country," Dr Agostino said.In Victoria, which has experienced the most lockdowns of any state or territory, vaccinations among our communities are some of the best in the nation.In Melbourne's Inner East figures revealed 88.64 per cent of Indigenous people have had one dose while 70 per cent are double dosed.
Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative Executive Manager of Health and Wellbeing Shannon Drake is leading the Covid-19 response for Shepparton's Aboriginal community.Rumbalara Aboriginal Corporation based in Shepparton has been leading the push for vaccinations in the area and the CEO Shannon Drake said outreach has been critical in driving the numbers up.
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