Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives on Health and Wellbeing (VCE SSCE Health and Human Development): Flashcards

Physical, social, emotional, cultural wellbeing of whole community

Culture; also emphasises community over individual

Lower obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, morbidity rates

Land; fundamental to health, spiritual relationship, identity

Skin - describes deep connection to Country

Body, mind, family, spirit, Country, culture, community

Self inseparable from & embedded within family/community

Empowerment, decreased stress, improved mental health

Bush tucker, family bonds, cultural learning, reduced stress

Became ill when removed from traditional land