A recent workshop reporting on success stories in addressing the appalling ill-health of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait peoples has resulted in a report which is now available to visitors of the IUHPE website. This commentary presents a personal perspective on the importance of highlighting success after decades of negative reporting.
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