Indigenous peoples of Oceania

the indigenous people of Australia have been subject to social inequalities that have left their community ravaged. This treatment of the indigenous people was justified by the concept of Racial Othering, and it continues to perpetuate the unequal treatment of the indigenous people in Australia, to this day. One group of people are deemed the norm, and everyone else is designated as the Other, who are considered deviant (Fozdar, Wilding & Hawkins 2009, pp. 4-5). In the case of the Indigenous people

The Awabakal and Worimi people are acknowledged by Council as the traditional custodians of the land of Newcastle. (http://www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au/Explore/History-Heritage/Aboriginal-culture). The Elder’s connectedness to places and communities is interconnected through dreaming stories. Biraban, the eagle hawk, is regarded and respected very highly by the coastal tribes. Respect to the eagle hawk is conveyed through stories and are associated to social structures of their tribe. Upon speaking

their students with material that values both Indigenous and non-Indigenous knowledges. Furthermore, through communicating with the Indigenous community, and engaging with members of that

The bilateral relationship between Australia and Indonesia has a long but fluctuating history as ‘strange neighbours’, based on a traditional stance from Australian parties of Indonesia as the weaker state (Robert and Hadir 2015: 195). The discourse on Australia’s role in East Timor, particularly the intervention as the head of the UN sanctioned INTERFET team, has been praised or criticized depending on the narrative constructed of the events (Maley 2000: 151). Australia’s role in the East Timor

culture clash, the history of indigenous dispossession, and contemporary health issues faced by indigenous people. Subtopics on the models of health and the transcultural theories protruded by the study are

way she raises her family in the absence of her husband. Both Beneath Clouds and Drover’s Wife explore Australian identity and what makes it, along with the integral part of any culture in a diverse way. Ivan Sen illustrates racism towards the indigenous community previously stereotyped in Australia’s identity. The way Vaughn is poorly treated is most evident in the film and through the use of different techniques. As an intimidating young Aboriginal male, Vaughn’s appearance depicts the character

to the minimum amount of syllables possible. A cup of coffee (or tea) becomes a ‘cuppa', football becomes footy etc. This style of common Australian speech has its roots, once again, in Australia's heritage as a convict colony – a majority of the people that

Reflection 1- Week 2 Reading (Chapter 2) When completing week two’s readings on Indigenous knowledge perspectives: making space in the Australian centre, the opportunity was provided to learn about the shared history of Indigenous and non-Indigenous people which, are retold through significant events such as the arrival of the first fleet, federations and settlers perspectives. The chapter also unpacked Australian culture, multiculturalism and teaching history and culture in the classroom. After

the starting point to where it all began.” (S. Knight) Words are powerful tools that can be used to represent people and shape opinions about others. In a similar way, certain actions and our treatment of other cultures demonstrate our understandings and acceptance of, different beliefs and cultures. Two texts that support these statements and include representations of Indigenous Australian culture and beliefs are: ‘Riding the Black Cockatoo’ by John Danalis and ‘Company Sin’ by John Butler Trio

The Inequalities Surrounding Australian Indigenous Health Inequality in health is one of the most controversial topics within Australian Health Care. Inequality in relation to health is defined as being “differences in health status or in the distribution of health determinants between different population groups” (World Health Organization, 2012). Within Australia inequality affects a wide range of population groups; however Indigenous Australians are most widely affected therefore this paper