Multicultural communities constitute 26% of the total Australian population and, although disproportionately affected by chronic diseases, they are under-represented in public health interventions, including research and funding allocation (Renzaho, Polonsky, Mellor & Cyril 2015). In this position paper, we will expose some of the ongoing challenges with chronic health faced by multicultural communities and provide key recommendations to address them.
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