Degenerative illness Machado-Joseph disease, which affects speech, is prevalent among First Nations people in northern Australia. Researchers have now created Yolŋu communication systems to help mob.
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Professor Indigenous Health Equity, The University of Melbourne
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Scientia lecturer, UNSW Sydney
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