Racism blamed for Aboriginal patients' distrust of NSW public health system SunSunday 14 updated SunSunday 14 The head of the Orange Aboriginal Medical Service, Jamie Newman. ( Share Print text only Cancel WARNING: This story contains the name and image of a deceased person. The ABC is publishing both with her family's permission. Racism within the New South Wales public health service has been identified as a key barrier for Aboriginal people trying to access medical care. Key points: The location and cost of medical services are also deterrents Calls for long term funding for Aboriginal health services. The submissions state that this is the reason why Aboriginal people do not always trust or feel safe in the public health service.