Nasopharyngeal colonisation in Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal infants during the first months of life: correlation with early onset of otitis mediaLeach, ABoswell, JAsche, VNeinhuys, TJ, Mathews
emphasising that access to clean and safe water is not only a basic right but a foundation for a healthier, stronger community. “This initiative enhances quality of life for the people of Scotdesco,” she said, “and sets a solid path for improving health and wellbeing.” ...
their style of life, vividly related to nature, their sense of spiritual participation to the whole, which has been dramatically changed after the colonisation, the genocide and the "stolen generation", the difficult process of reconciliation and the ongoing reorganisation of their particular culture....
ARF and RHD are preventable diseases triggered by a bacterial streptococcal infection with lifelong impact. The effects are compounded by the ongoing effects of colonisation, poverty and inadequate access to comprehensive, culturally safe primary health care. A person diagnosed with either ARF or RHD ...
Today, a ‘Welcome to Country’ is becoming a regular part of mainstream Australian life and is a sign of respect of the enduring connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to their land, and the land now known as Australia. The impact of colonisation still continues, however...
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures were established and strong for tens of thousands of years before colonisation, with sophisticated spiritual and intellectual connections with land, seas, skies, and waterways, language, laws, lore, customs, and ceremony, educational systems, intricate ...
as a result of ongoing colonisation, Elders have been denied the ability to wholly fulfill these cultural roles (Gibson et al.,Citation2020). Colonisation disrupts cultural connections, silencing and diminishing the voices of Aboriginal peoples. Violent assimilation policies disconnected many Aboriginal El...
Where health disparities continue to exist for Aboriginal women and infants it is essential to explore the factors that contribute to extensions of this continuity to include the first 1000 days of life. This literature review explored factors that contribute to continuity of care as Aboriginal ...
with their patients, focusing on their overall well-being, and understanding the impact of their patients’ life circumstances on their health. Their unique approach reflects the deep connection they have with their community and the importance of cultural understanding in providing effective health ...
“The ITC team plans on providing culturally appropriate group education with our clients and motivational interviewing for health goal setting as part of the My Health for Life Health Lifestyle Program. “We are also planning upcoming facilitator training in the Diabetes Australia Aboriginal and Torre...