Contemporary Indigenous Health and Wellbeing Assignment 2022

CONTEMPORARY INDIGENOUS HEALTH AND
WELLBEING

Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................................3
Overview of values and beliefs..................................................................................................3
Examples of learning activities..................................................................................................3
Impact of subject on future nursing practice..............................................................................4
Conclusion..................................................................................................................................5
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Introduction
Australian aboriginals are still facing discrimination and I have learned about their present
condition in my college course. Using Gibb’s framework for reflection, I am discussing my
learning and feelings throughout the course, which contains description, feelings evaluation,
analysis, and action. The ABCD cultural assessment tool is helping me in supporting my
statements in this reflective piece.
Overview of values and beliefs
● Description
My feelings regarding the Aboriginal and Torres Strait islanders have changed as I came to
know about the discrimination that they face in all fields. They get fewer opportunities in all
fields like health and education (Theage.com.au, 2015). Human rights report states that
aboriginal community has reported serious concerns regarding combating of racism
(Humanrights.gov.au, 2012). Lack of support from other communities and local government
has previously increased the problem of discrimination to a greater extent. This has caused
them mental illness and other physical impacts (Eoc.wa.gov.au, 2017). However, at present,
Australian government has taken various initiatives like closing the gap and reconciliation
action plan. These programs help in motivating indigenous communities to engage in
mainstream lifestyle and provide the essential support of education, health and others (Nelson
et al. 2016). I came to know that in spite of all these efforts their life has not yet improved
and still, they face discrimination in society.
Examples of learning activities
● Feelings
I have learned many things while searching about the history and current situation of
aborigines. For example, I have learned that I need to understand cultural beliefs of
others first. According to Durey, McAullay, Gibson, and Slack-Smith (2016), aboriginals are
holding different cultural beliefs and people do no0t try to understand their beliefs.
Throughout this course, I have realized that these people deserve equal rights to healthy
living and the government of Australia is taking initiatives to improve their lifestyle. The
closing the gap campaign of the Australian government is encouraging all including me to
take initiatives to understand cultural belief of aboriginals (Healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au, 2019).
On the other hand, I have learned that effective communication with these people can
help individuals to gather information regarding their lives. As stated by Howse and
Dwyer (2016), interaction with aboriginals helps to make them feel free to share their
thoughts and beliefs. I feel that I need to show a respectful and positive attitude while
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