Contemp Nurse
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Abstract Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experience challenges when accessing health care from the Emergency Department. The aim of this project was to identify the perceived barriers and enablers to accessing health care at one Victorian Emergency Department for the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. ⋯ Three themes emerged organisational process, staff interactions and strategies for improvement. Information from this study will assist hospital and Emergency Department executives and practitioners to collaborate with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community in developing and implementing policy and practice changes that enable Aboriginal patients to be identified and receive culturally appropriate care.