Aboriginal People In Australia

The impact on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders when Europeans settled continues in the present-day. This stems back to the past Government policies that were in place. Even though issues from the past history have been resolved it doesn’t delete it. It is visible that many Aboriginal people still encounter drawbacks due to the forced resettlements, children placed in institutions, land loss and being supplied with alcohol. Aboriginal people knew of alcohol drinks produced by various plants prior to the Europeans but this was controlled, they were never told of the side effects of consuming alcohol and what it can do to the mind and body. Aboriginal lifestyles have improved over time but they do still encounter disadvantages such as health issues, education, employment and standard living conditions. The Closing the gap campaign continues to lessen the disadvantages the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people face. To improve their chances of achieving quality education and employment this campaign is being monitored and the target is to improve a broad area of issues which include health, housing,
The Aboriginal people believe it’s a way to educate non-Australians about their history and culture. It also produces employment and training prospects. The Aboriginals produce more than just their culture to tourists they incorporate tours of rock art painted by Aboriginal people and stories of the dream time whilst sitting by an open camp fire. By visitors taking the journey to the outback they will be confronted with Authentic Aboriginal territory. If they travel to Uluru they will be confronted with the impressive red rock. Taken on a tour, the tourists will encounter experiences that will help them understand the true culture Aboriginals have passed down through their dance, art, music and the land that they come