Assignment on Define Reflection

Running head: REFLECTION
Reflection
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Introduction
According to Ardian et al, (2019), Gibbs reflective model provide systematic framework that
enhances ones thought and experiences about a particular scenario. However, when applying
Gibbs model, it is important to follow the six phases outlines in the model. These phases include
description, feelings, evaluation, analysis, and conclusion and action plan. Stolen generation is a
subtopic that appears to be critical issue in module 2. In this assignment, I am going to make use
of the Gibbs model to analyze module 2 lecture that talks about Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander Health status.
Description
One of the topics raised by Professor Lisa Pulver Jackson in module 2 lecture that I would like to
reflect upon is stolen generation. The statement suggest that there are several injustice cases that
have happened to Aboriginal community. Being a stolen generation the community have faced
many health inequality scenarios. Stolen generation is where children from Aboriginal
community were separated from their families during the colonial period. The situation caused a
lot of trauma among Aboriginal families.
Feelings
When Professor Lisa talked about stolen generation the impression that came in my mind was
that there was a long history that relate to the issue. One of the feelings that I had was that the
Aboriginal community were previously weak and any community could come and take what
belongs them. Historically, communities had been fighting and the members who could win took
the leadership. Being in leadership makes the community feel superior. The power can make
them make them come up with rules that disadvantage other communities. The picture I had built

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on the topic was that Aboriginal communities had been disadvantaged in Australia and they
continuously suffer because of the historical injustices.
Evaluation
The process of colonization was very rough. Many activities took place across the universe that
affected many people. According to Altman, (2018), Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
are one of the community that their health were affected with the process of colonization. The
policy of assimilation was forcibly removing indigenous children from their families. The act
was against human rights. In the bringing home report, it was clear that the separation of families
led to deterioration of health among Aboriginal families.
Personally I also think that separation of these families brought a lot of negative impact in their
health. According to Gannon, (2017), the selective provision of health and education may have
been an impact to every generation. Many Australians may have developed stereotype to judge
the Aboriginal community. To raise against these odds, it needs confidence.
Analysis
There is always a strong bond that exist among the family members. One of occasion that prove
this bond is when a family is sick. However, in Australia, Schultz, (2020) stated that there are
multiple things that influence the belief and treatment towards Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander people. Some of these factors include policies that were made in the past. The separation
of children from their families in Aboriginal people caused a lot of trauma. It is history that have
been repeating itself where these two community feel as outsiders in Australia. Consequently,
the bring back home report brought hope to these families. However, Fowler et al, (2018) stated
that it is important for the community take responsibility of understanding the opportunities