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The Sapphires singer Naomi Mayers remembered for leading Aboriginal healthcare

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Dr Naomi Mayers, a pioneering figure in Aboriginal healthcare and a founding member of The Sapphires, died at 84 on Saturday. She was instrumental in establishing community-controlled medical services across Australia, advocating for Indigenous rights and self-determination. The Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council of NSW expressed deep sadness over her passing and praised her lifelong commitment to community health.

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