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Hodson - Term 3, 2015 1. Describe the health inequities experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia. Health inequities describe the differences in health status or in the distribution of health resources between different population groups, ascending from the social conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age. In Australia, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders experience far more ill health than other Australians. The major inequities experienced

I aim to focus on the historical and contemporary situation of Torres Strait Islander and how the Edward Koiki Mabo (Eddie Mabo) decision has affected them. History Background Edward Koiki Mabo (Eddie Mabo) is the Australian Man born in 1936 from Torres Strait Islander campaigning for Indigenous land rights. His decision for land rights was the legal decision. In 1981, Mabo gave first speech at the land rights conference at the James Cook University explaining the traditional land ownership and

inventory of prejudiced and misguided policies against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples that manifested in the “dispossession, physical ill-treatment, social disruption, population decline, economic exploitation, codified discrimination and cultural devastation of the first people of this land” (Vos, Barker, Begg, Stanley & Lopez, 2008, p. 471). It is undisputed that compared with mainstream Australians, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are still experiencing significantly worse

Non-Indigenous teachers’ encounter numerous barriers when teaching inclusive Australian history and presenting the perspectives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Teachers often lack education and exposure, have a fear of opposition or consequences, or have minimal awareness of one’s own beliefs and dispositions, amidst other uncertainties (O’Dowd, 2015). As a training teacher with a non-Indigenous heritage, I must consider my own ethical positioning (O’Dowd, 2010), so I can best participate

What are some of the key issues teachers need to consider for working successfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students? Introduction Teaching Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students requires a number of strategies and ideas which the teacher needs to keep in mind at all times. Teaching Aboriginal students requires sensitivity for their needs and knowledge about Aboriginal cultural conventions. An example of being wary of their needs is understanding the lack of eye contact

SPC Torres was selected to serve as the post-trial paralegal for Fort Leonard Wood due to his knowledge of the post-trial process and his ability to work independently, with minimal supervision. SPC Torres performed all post-trial actions for this two-star command from result of trial to action by the Convening Authority. He was commended by current and past Chiefs of Justice for stream-lining the process; this enabled him to complete all post-trial actions accurately and on time. SPC Torres instructed

Getting up and moving to another city is hard, but Naomi Torres had to move to another country and learn a new language. Anyone can agree this is much harder. Naomi Torres was a young 12 year old girl when her life was flipped upside down. Her family that lived in New York at the time had to move to Puerto Rico, a beautiful island but a huge contrast of culture. The difficulty of moving from one state to another country, learning a new language, and getting to know the island are all difficulties

Chocolate is a beautiful medium of art that many have tried to perfect. Those individuals who have succeeded, have taken this medium to new and greater heights. One of these men is Jacques Torres of Bandol, France. He’s worked his craft from a young age and has rightfully earned the nickname “Mr. Chocolate”. He led a normal childhood, worked hard from a young age, found success in more then just the kitchen, but on tv and in literature as well, and finally is just enjoying his life and career under

Introduction Improving academic outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders is mired in inherited troubles as well as contemporary ones. As a result of poor policies and pedagogy, generations fear and lack confidence in the education system (Harrison and Sellwood, 2013). It is therefore imperative that teachers have a range of resources and strategies for adapting the curriculum to the needs of Aborignal and Torres Strait Islanders. This should include fostering pride in identity, making

Roselinde Torres’ TED presentation, “What it takes to be a great leader,” is insightful and clearly worded. Her presentation includes three questions that were the focal points of her speech that she feels all potentially great leaders need to ask themselves in order to become the great leaders they desire to be, these questions include; “where are you looking to anticipate change,” “what is the diversity measure of your network,” & “are you courageous enough to abandon the past?” All of which are