contributing factors that have lead to the current disparity between the health of the Indigenous Australians and non-Indigenous Australians. Furthermore‚ the high prevalence of chronic health issues such as diabetes will be analysed and community health initiatives that are needed or currently being enacted will be identified. Many reasons for the current appalling state of health and wellbeing of the Australian Aboriginal people can be explained by examining their recent history to the devastating impacts
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The term ’Indigenous’ brings a lot to the table. It is used to describe such a diverse group of people that differ ethnically‚ culturally‚ and economically but are supposed to be looked upon as ’one’. But are we really ’one’? Australian Aboriginals and Native Americans have all seemed to make great strides toward equality in the past 200 years. After 200 years one would think that the people of Australia and America would be able to set aside their notions that people of different races are not
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The term journey implies travel. It is a progression‚ either physical‚ mental or spiritual. In the classic Australian film‚ Rabbit Proof Fence‚ released in 2000‚ Phillip Noyce recreates the authentic story of three young Aboriginal girls‚ Molly‚ Daisy and Gracie‚ and their miraculous journey back home‚ after being forcibly removed from their families and home at Jigalong. Noyce suggests two distinct journeys through his film including the physical journey of the three girls finding their way home
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples The nature and extent of the health inequities 517‚000 people or 2.5% of the total Australian population is ATSI. In 2006‚ the ATSI population had a median age of 21 years compared with 37 years for the non-Indigenous population. In June 2006‚ 32% of ATSI’s people living in major cities‚ 43% in regional areas‚ and 25% in remote areas. MORTALITY Life expectancy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men is 67.2 years where for non-indigenous
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economies’ which are The United States‚ China and Indonesia which is Australia’s largest neighbour. All this has different links in forms of regional alliances and treaties and peacekeeping efforts. Main policies on defence in Australia is to focus on Australian territory and strategic internet that can be tied with the rest of the world. We support International community
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that would be right for my task ahead. Each of us has a specific role to play in the game called life. A game in which you level up each experience you get. Each experience whether good or bad can help you define yourself as a person. I am no different; I also play the game and have gained experiences that helped me become a better person. One significant experience would be the time I received my lowest score in a test and the lowest mark I
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The Australian Labor Party’s 1972 campaign slogan ‘It’s Time’ was used numerous times leading up to the election. The campaign comprised of various television commercials with the popular jingle playing throughout it. The initial goal was to popularise the phrase and create public awareness of the Labor Party. The central theme of the movement and was commended for its effectiveness and for generating excitement. The words ‘It’s Time’ were used to signal that there was a need for a major shift away
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Iconic Australian Images. Sydney Nolan and Russell Drysdale by Julie Perri. CSU‚ ART215. Australia’s national and cultural icons range from natural landmarks to man-made wonders. They are instantly recognisable‚ have special significance and are uniquely Australian. (1) Two Australian artist’s that created cultural iconic images through their artworks‚ were Sydney Nolan and Russell Drysdale. During the 1940s cultural‚ social changes and the Second World War influenced them to depict issues in
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The West Australian Ballet Company In 1952‚ the West Australian Ballet Company was founded by Madame Kira Boulsloff; a Russian ballerina who dances with Les Ballet Russes. As Australasia’s oldest ballet company they have developed strong reputation as a classical and contemporary company. In 1970 after becoming WA’s state company‚ new artistic director Mr Rex Reid (1969 – 1974) began transforming the semi-professional ensemble into a top state company. Barbara Ahern; a prominent social and
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70616: Australian Constitutional Law Final exam revision Contents What is in the exam? 4 Interpretation of the Constitution 5 Characterisation of the law 6 Subject matter powers - sufficient connection test 6 As in the Bank Nationalisation Case 6 As in Fairfax (1965) 6 As in Herald (1966) 6 As in Murphyores (1976) 6 In Re Dingjan (1995) 7 Purposive powers + - Reasonably appropriate and adapted test 8 Subject Matter Powers 9 The Race Power 9 Koowarta 9 Tasmanian Dams
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