Why was the 1967 referendum significant in the fight for aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people? The Australian Referendum of 1967‚ called by Prime Minister Harold Holt‚ led to important and influential decisions and legislations; which ultimately bettered the lives of the first Australians. Although the amendments made to the constitution‚ were minimal and overall didn’t immediately amount to much‚ it was significant in the progression of the mentality of Australian society. One of the most
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20‚000 years ago. Why shouldn’t they both be true? The Creator is great‚ we don’t always understand the whole world. But now the problem is‚ most of us have not been asked this in a respectful manner. Instead‚ a lot of people have used this Bering Strait bridge theory to belittle Native Americans as "not really native" (a claim that is stupid as well as insulting‚ since the same scientific facts they use to show the immigration theory also clearly show we have been here at least 20‚000 years--longer
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There is an awareness of importance to incorporate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and its culture should be incorporate into school curriculum so that students will be more aware of the existence of the histories and cultures. This will enable all future teachers to ensure that these histories and cultures are told to the future generations of students so that each and every student will be more conscious and have more deeper understanding of the past historical texts and stories
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities are strong rich and diverse. Although in the area of Leongatha‚ Victoria were I currently work there are not a lot of local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures there is still a variety of different cultures and religions. Although extending to broader parts of Victoria‚ Melbourne and Wonthaggi there are more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. The current centre I work ‘Leongatha Children’s Centre’ has a variety of different
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In comparison for Torres Strait Islander peoples‚ due to their circumstances they were able to adapt a lot easier without fear of total annihilation (Donovan‚ 2002). Contact with Europeans had occurred by the 17th century and many trading vessels from various nations frequented the waters of the islands. In 1871 the missionary Rev. Samuel MacFarlane brought Christianity to the islands. Unique in Australian history‚ the daily work of conversion and cultural modelling was carried out by Pacific Islander
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Work Effectively with Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander people 1. How many years ago‚ is it estimated‚ that the shape of Australia’s coastline was defined? • 6000 years ago 2. In what year did the Dutch first explore Australia’s coastline? • 1606 3. In what year did they proclaim Botany bay as a penal colony? • 1788 4. What disease in 1789 affected the Aboriginal population? • Small pox 5. What happened to Aboriginal land in 1794? • Aboriginals were dispossessed of
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delivering effective health care to elderly Aboriginal and Torres patients can be especially challenging‚ because messages exchanged between the doctor and the patient can be interpreted differently due to cultural heterogeneity.3 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders also have more holistic approach towards health compared to western culture. Therefore it is essential for doctors to address the physical‚ social‚ spiritual and emotional factors that affect the patient and their whole community.3 This
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Government introduced the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Recognition Bill 2012 (Cth) (the Bill) to Parliament on 28 November 2012. It was given Royal Assent on 27 March 2013 and became known as the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Recognition Act 2013 (Cth) (the Act). Who the legislation is for The purpose of the Act may be found in its long title‚ which is to provide for the recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) peoples‚ and for related purposes
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Topic: “An evaluation of the 2006 MT Solar 1 oil spill at the Guimaras Strait” Statement of the problem: The 2006 MT Solar 1 oil spill at the Guimaras Strait spilt 2.1 million liters of bunker oil into the sea. The immediate ecosystems have been direly affected. Background of the study: The researchers are rooting for this topic ever since it came to their thoughts. They are optimistic that this topic will be approved as they have the means to conduct this study: One of their group
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Assessment 1. How have the following factors contributed to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s ill health? Please make sure you answer the questions with a focus on health issues. A. History of European Contact In 1788‚ nearly 1000 Europeans arrived to Australia. From this year‚ conflicts between Aboriginals and Europeans continued until 1860. Before colonization‚ indigenous people were struck down by diseases introduced by Europeans. Indigenous people had no immunity to new diseases
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