Issues Magazine 83
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An overview of what's in this edition of Issues. |
Work at the Desert Knowledge Cooperative Research Centre is informed by the importance of ownership and control to Aboriginal people, and their culture of “country”. |
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Why is there a difference in the life expectancies of indigenous and non-indigenous Australians, and how can this life expectancy gap be eliminated?
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Why do health problems seem so difficult when it comes to Aboriginal health? Listening and asking the right questions can be part of the solution. |
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Understanding the culture and history of Aboriginal women in Australia throws light on their unique relationship with and attitudes to the medical profession.
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There is a stark contrast between a visit to the doctor by a person of European descent and by an indigenous Australian from a remote community. |
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Ultra-broadband technology has critical health applications in remote locations. |
A trial primary health care service to a remote Western Australian community showed positive outcomes for both patients and other remote health teams. |
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The role of the food supply chain in the health and well-being of remote indigenous communities is often overlooked. Ian Lovell describes this situation in terms of supply chain performance and what needs to be done to improve it. |
Universities need to be more committed to attracting Indigenous students to science and incorporating Indigenous knowledge in curricula. |
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Two young women share their experiences as medical students in the Northern Territory. |
A unique team of artists has been promoting self-expression through movement, music and art in Aboriginal communities around Australia.
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The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) has introduced an indigenous program with the aim of improving social and emotional well-being services for Cape York communities.
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The following submissions on rural, remote and indigenous health come from the Australia 2020 “national conversation”, a continuation of the Federal government’s 2020 Summit in April.* |
