a cultural project, a sea-change in the psyche of a nation and a product of the imagination of the ‘lunar left’ (Rigney & Hemming, 2011).” The main idea one should keep in mind when reading this paper, is the discrepancies between Indigenous and Western worlds and the way in which they conceptualise music. When understanding music as a tool for reconciliation, it can be defined under any of the headings stated above. The way in which traditional and popular music is discussed in this paper can be
Strait islanders are devastating. Their digestive systems do not cope well with sugar, as it was eaten in such small amounts (equivalent of 2-3 lollies per year) until white settlers arrived. Remote communities in the Northern Territory and South Australia are especially hard hit where nutritious, fresh foods are more difficult to
According to a study on the estimated indigenous population, the state of New South Wales(NSW) is home to the largest number of indigenous population. There are about 31% of the total indigenous population staying in NSW, which in turn constitutes only about 2.9% of the population in NSW. (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2014). Being a minority in their country, the indigenous population are limited to some degree by their abilities to lobby for their rights due to the lack of economic power and
join as one. For example the federation of Australia is made up of 6 states and 2 territories, New South Wales in 1788, Tasmania in 1825, Western Australia in 1831, South Australia in 1836, Victoria in 1851, Queensland in 1859. But in 1901 was when Australia became a nation. Why is federation so important? I believe Federation is important because if there was no federation each state would have different rules. This brings all our states in Australia into a federation. Who was the founder of
The Western Australian (WA) response to shark attacks, that is the shark cull, is an example of a moral panic. Moral panics are not a new concept to modern society; episodes of panic, anxiety or alarm over numerous forms of perceived threats an element of society. Many studies have been conducted since Stanley Cohen first addressed the concept in 1972 with his book ‘Folk Devils and Moral Panics: The Creation of the Mods and Rockers’ – including that of Erich Goode and Nachman Ben-Yehuda (Moral Panics:
between states in Australia would be most interesting in the historical genre if we reflect upon the possibility (proposed by a historian) that the serene, peaceful state we are in today would probably not occur and, furthermore, that the subject of history may not be the same. The reason this has not happened is due to Federation on the date of 1st of January, 1901. Federation is when the six separate British self-governing colonies of New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria
different states within Australia such as VIC, NSW, WA, QLD, Tasmania and SA. Disability: yes and no education: minimum high school graduated and TAFE graduated first language: English gender: both female and male household income: minimum $35,000 indigenous Australian: yes languages spoken at home: English, Thai, Indian, Cantonese, Indian, Vietnamese, Polish, German, French, etc. marital status: single, married, divorced, de facto, separated. nationality: Australia, Vietnam, Chinese
Summary In the article, ‘The Association Between Health and Education in Australia’ the author has discussed the associations that impact poor health, limited education, and the relationship between health and education for Indigenous Australians. Biddle has outlined how education can prolong good health and how good health may lead to higher educational achievement which encourages employment and provides benefits in life such as, higher income and improved living standards. Quantitative research
In order to rid what he considered wrong – poor communities unable to obtain basic eye care- he decided to generate the foundation known as the “Fred Hollows Foundation.” The Fred Hollows Foundation is a non-profit aid organization based in Australia, whose intention is to fight for change, look after the wellbeing of the Indigenous, empower communities, treat, and prevent blindness and other vision issues. Did they have a relationship with
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people comprise the Indigenous native population of Australia. These cultures date back 50 000 years and are believed to be the longest surviving cultures in the world. The extensive survival rates of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community are primarily due to their ability to adapt to changes in their surroundings due to their close affinity with the land (Hampton, R., Toombs, M. 2013, p. 1). Currently, the health status of Indigenous Australians
The health status of indigenous people of Australia is certainly the worst as compared to Non-indigenous people of Australia (Gwynne & Cairnduff, 2017). Health inequalities faced by indigenous Australians are under scrutinized by different health organizations of the world (O'Faircheallaigh, 2012). Australia’s indigenous people have encountered disparities in all levels of their livelihood such as inadequate access to health care services, nutritious food, and lack of education opportunities (Gwynne
youth becoming at risk of anti social behaiviour. The increasing drug and alcohol use, poor housing and an overwhelming sense of hopelessness have been deemed as contributing factors. Supporting the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth in Australia Bundaberg and surrounding areas is crucial to see some positive change. A growing consequence of at risk youths is the increasing number of youths ending up in Australia’s youth detention centres and prisons. The disproportionately high level of
Dispossessed, but still spiritual: a sociocultural reflection on the health status of Indigenous Australians in 2014. Australia is a developed, or ‘first world’, country with a generally high standard of living. But the health status of Indigenous Australians falls far below that of other Australians. Today, Indigenous Australians suffer the worst health status of any identifiable group in Australia: such health status that would not be tolerated if it affected all Australians (Saggers, 2007; Smith, 2007;
In Australia, Indigenous people are more likely to experience marginalization and are persistently marginalized over a 10-year period. In a UN report it was stated that “In many parts of the world Indigenous peoples suffer from a history of discrimination and exclusion that has left them on the margins of the larger societies in which they exist.” This marginalization can span from the use of derogatory language, to denying a professional opportunity based on race or colour, to overlooking, or criticizing
Indigenous Australian people have a high prevalence of chronic illnesses such as diabetes, kidney ill-health and heart conditions. It is believed that around 9 in 10 Indigenous Australians have alarming symptoms of kidney disease, 1 in 10 suffer from cardiovascular disease and Indigenous Australians are eight times more likely to have diabetes that other Australian personnel (AIHW, 2015). In this narrative, I will specifically explore the life of famous Australian Indigenous musician, actor and advocate
There are many disparities when looking at the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community in comparison to the Australian population, as Indigenous Australians equal to about 2.5% of Australians population this is viewed as a major gap Disparities are very evident with regards to lower life expectancy and inequalities in health status, these disparities stem from high rates of behavioural risk factors and socio-economic status. These factors can influence their high rates of chronic diseases
The life expectancy of indigenous people is 20 years less than other non-indigenous people in Australia, 13 years less in Guatemala and 11 years less in New Zealand. Furthermore the maternal mortality rate and infant mortality rate, occurrence of diseases like tuberculosis and malaria, misbalance in rate of nutrition, occurrence of heart disease; HIV/AIDS
Australia has long been called the lucky country. With beautiful beaches, a life expectancy of 82 years and great benefits, life sounds pretty good. However, this is not the case for over 700 000 Indigenous Australians today. In all social indicators, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples rate as the most disadvantaged people in Australia, despite “efforts” by the government. The disparity is so great that the life expectancy of Indigenous Australians are ten years less than the corresponding
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As far as impressive feats go, Mounties achieving Minor Premiership status in the Intrust Super Premiership NSW, the Ron Massey Cup, and the Sydney Shield for the 2016 season is a truly remarkable club-wide effort. It is a testament to the players and staff, who work around the clock to ensure the supporters on their home turf - primarily Aubrey Keech Reserve – are on show to watch an entertaining yet successful brand of Rugby League that has worked for the Mount Pritchard club this season. Their