Aboriginal Australians' Bush Medicine Knowledge Shared with Medical Students

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Medical students are learning about traditional bush medicine from Aboriginal elders on Larrakia land, highlighting the deep connection between Indigenous knowledge and healing.
The initiative aims to preserve this ancient practice and improve culturally safe healthcare for First Nations people.

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Medical students are learning about traditional bush medicine from Aboriginal elders on Larrakia land, highlighting the deep connection between Indigenous knowledge and healing. The initiative aims to preserve this ancient practice and improve culturally safe healthcare for First Nations people.

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