Indigenous Australians

Indigenous Australian and Middle Eastern cultures have many similarities when it comes to the factors that influenced their dietary choices throughout history and today. However with these similarities also came many differences as well. Traditions, religion, certain rituals, beliefs, outside influences and historical events were all huge factors that greatly influenced the dietary choices and the future development of each of these two cultures. Before the European invasion in the 1700’s, Indigenous

Arguably one of the most notable cases conducted in the Australian High Court, Mabo and others v Queensland (No2) (1992), or shortened to Mabo 2, holds prominent significance in Indigenous Australian history as being the first legal recognition of land rights for Indigenous Peoples under the common law system. Despite the court ruling in favour of Mabo, and additional legislation protecting First Peoples native title claims, little buffer presently exists to prevent land claims from being extinguished

It is well established that Indigenous Australian’s have a lower state of health and wellbeing than non-Indigenous people (Paradies, Harries, and Anderson, 2008). Aboriginal people have a diverse culture with a rich and compelling history and the impact of colonisation, legislation and the stolen generation has created significant hardships for Indigenous Australians, putting them as the most disadvantaged group (Paradies, Harries, and Anderson, 2008). It is known that their life expectancy is seventeen

rights and have access to the same quality services. However, if we think back on the history of the United States and on the world in general, we can easily understand that social justice has not been fulfilled in many societies. Take the Indigenous Australian population and the African-American population residing in the United States for example. There were both historical and present-day injustices against these populations that have resulted in health disparities. While the historical trauma

the equality of all citizens; Indigenous, European and other, however these were not always the intentions of White Settlement, on the land we call home. European settlement had a severe and devastating impact on Indigenous people. Indigenous people called Australia home many hundreds of thousands of years before White Settlement came. Sadly, including the fact that the Europeans were intruding and taking over land that was not their own, the Indigenous Australians still fell victims of the invasion

There is alarming number of Indigenous Australia’s currently serving time in prisons and from 2001 the numbers has been increasing. According to Krieg (2006) Indigenous incarceration may be the direct consequences of inadequate housing, mental health, substance use, family violence and disability. Australia Bureau of Statistics (2012a) suggests that Indigenous Australia make up only 2.5 per cent of total population however sadly represent 26 per cent of the adult population in Australia Prisons

Understanding how the historical factors have influenced Indigenous Australians helps operationalise the sociological imagination. The history of Indigenous people is important as many of the disadvantages they endure today is connected to the past. A historical awareness influences individuals to understand how organisations and institutions impact the health and wellbeing of a minority (Germov, 2002).The existence of Indigenous Australians well begins before the European invasion and colonisation

key visual features of Colin McCahon’s work “Victory Over Death II” (1970) Gordon Bennett recontextualises the work in his piece “Self Portrait (but I always wanted to be one of the good guys)” (1990) to create an alternative perspective on Indigenous Australian identity. Through appropriation, Bennett also emphasises Born in Timaru, New Zealand 1919, Colin McCahon is regarded as one of New Zealand’s most prominent and celebrated artists. He was passionate about art and painting from a young age, and

Indigenous Australians have resisted British occupation since 1770. This resistance in the colonial frontier also extended to the policies imposed after their occupation. After the Aboriginal people realised the British we there to stay they began resisting the imposition and the threat to their culture and way of life. Each language group reacted in different ways (Behrendt, 2012, pp.10-85). After British occupation, the government introduced a series of policies which aimed to protect and segregate

different racial/ethnic groups. Slide 20 In particular, racism can create systemic barriers that prevent individuals from benefiting from social and economical opportunities (Australian Human Rights Commission, 2017). Slide 21 Racism still exists globally within the 21st century however in the the context of Indigenous Australians, this factor has and still continues to negatively impact health and well-being as well as overall quality of life for all age and sex groups. Slide 22 In Australia, racial