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ArticleThe Australian and New Zealand journal of psychiatry2026

Disparities in the use of Medicare-subsidised telehealth mental health services by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians in Southeast Queensland.

Xiaoyun Zhou, Anthony C Smith, Carmel Nelson, Shuichi Suetani, Randall Frazer Bidjara Nation, Tamsyn Borton, Rayno Potgieter, Tabinda Basit, Hayley Williams Gamilaroi Nation, Yan Liu and 5 more

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15 authors.

Xiaoyun ZhouQueensland Centre for Mental Health Research, Brisbane, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-3903-4166
Anthony C SmithCentre for Online Health, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.
Carmel NelsonInstitute for Urban Indigenous Health, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
Shuichi SuetaniQueensland Centre for Mental Health Research, Brisbane, Australia.
Randall Frazer Bidjara NationInstitute for Urban Indigenous Health, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
Tamsyn BortonInstitute for Urban Indigenous Health, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
Rayno PotgieterInstitute for Urban Indigenous Health, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.ORCID 0009-0004-7943-3809
Tabinda BasitSchool of Psychology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.ORCID 0000-0003-4667-5049
Hayley Williams Gamilaroi NationPoche Centre for Indigenous Health, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
Yan LiuSchool of the Environment, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.
Lihong ZhangSchool of the Environment, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.
Xiang-Yu HouBroken Hill University Department of Rural Health, Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Roxanne Bainbridge Gunggari/Kunja NationsCentre of Excellence for Indigenous Futures, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.
Harvey WhitefordQueensland Centre for Mental Health Research, Brisbane, Australia.
Sandra DiminicQueensland Centre for Mental Health Research, Brisbane, Australia.ORCID 0000-0001-8742-8816

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveThis study examines disparities in rates and number of telehealth used among Indigenous Medicare mental health services users in Southeast Queensland.

methodsWe analysed the 2021 Census and Medicare Benefits Schedule data for 298,283 individuals who used MBS-subsidised community mental health services, including 78,048 who used telehealth. Descriptive and regression analyses were conducted.

resultsIndigenous Australians were significantly less likely to use telehealth than non-Indigenous Australians (24.66% vs 26.23%,

conclusionsCompared with non-Indigenous Australians, Indigenous Australians were less likely to use telehealth services, particularly for video services and psychotherapies, more likely to rely on general practitioner-delivered services and phone consultations. These patterns suggest systemic and cultural barriers, including cost, service availability, and preferences. Tailored telehealth interventions are needed to address these disparities and promote equitable utilisation.

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Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander PeoplesHealthcare DisparitiesHealth Services, IndigenousMental Health ServicesNational Health ProgramsTelemedicineAdolescentAdultAgedChildFemaleHumansMaleMental Health TeletherapyMiddle AgedQueenslandhealth servicesIndigenous healthmental healthtelehealth

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PMID42565356
PMCPMC13620249

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