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Advancing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education
indigenousportal.education.qld.gov.au• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and students are prepared and confident to make successful transitions • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents, carers and students value and support education • staff and services are culturally capable, and effective in supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners.
Embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ...
earlychildhood.qld.gov.auAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, language and culture are integral to our national identity. There are more than 455 028 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia. Some 28 per cent of people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander or both Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Protocols for use of ‘Aboriginal’ and ‘Torres Strait Islander’
www.health.qld.gov.auAboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person is a person of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent who identifies as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander (person) and is accepted as such by the community in which he or she lives.’ Collective names used to describe Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young ...
healingfoundation.org.auapply to Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander children. Given the complexity of life and development for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people, it may be difficult to work out what all the issues are and where an effective intervention can be applied, as well as who is responsible.
Communicating effectively with Aboriginal and Torres ...
www.health.qld.gov.auAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people This information sheet provides a general guide for communicating effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Further information for communicating in the clinical context can be found in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Patient Care Guidelines.
sad news sorry business - Queensland Health
www.health.qld.gov.auAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are not a homogenous group and must be recognised as two distinct and diverse cultures. Furthermore, customary practices vary between, and within, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander tribal groups. There are over fifty Aboriginal language groups in Queensland and two primary languages in the Torres
Successful Strategies to Support Aboriginal and Torres ...
www.snaicc.org.auof Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and traditions. They need to have more than that. They need to really understand Australia’s history and the real impact of colonisation and how it has impacted on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It’s important to empower the parents that come into the centre, acknowledging them
Preferences in terminology when referring to Aboriginal ...
www.actcoss.org.au‘Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ (plural) is a preferred term used by some, to refer to the many Aboriginal groups and Torres Strait Islander groups within Australia. This can also be applied when referring to other topics such as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultures. By doing so, you are referencing two culture ...
COMMUNICATING WITH AN ABORIGINAL OR TORRES …
mhfa.com.auTO AN ABORIGINAL OR TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PERSON COMMUNICATING WITH AN ABORIGINAL OR TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER ADOLESCENT All MHFA guidelines can be downloaded from www.mhfa.com.au Artwork by Johanna Parker ... Young People • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid Manual
AIATSIS Code of Ethics for Aboriginal and Torres Strait ...
aiatsis.gov.auAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research includes all research that impacts on or is of particular significance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, including the planning, collection, analysis and dissemination of information or knowledge, in any format or medium, which is about, or may affect,
THE IMPACT OF RACISM ON ABORIGINAL AND TORRES …
classic.austlii.edu.auand wellbeing. Institutionalised racism is a factor for accessing the health system and better health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For example, a study by the Deeble Institute in 2016 found that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are over-represented in rates of discharge against medical advice
A Framework for working effectively with Aboriginal people
www.aci.health.nsw.gov.auimpacted on the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal people and their health. We recognise Aboriginal people as the First Nations People of Australia and the traditional owners and ... Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples – Preferred Terminology to be Used. “Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Authentically embedding Aboriginal & Torres Strait ...
outdooreducationaustralia.org.authe whole school community. The Spring Festival is dedicated to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and histories. Our Silkwood Dreaming Festival is run in Term 3 every year and is a whole school celebration of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Histories &Cultures.
A Framework for working effectively with Aboriginal people
aci.health.nsw.gov.auAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Origin – Recording of Information of Patients and Clients. This policy directive outlines the requirements for collecting and recording accurate information on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander status of all clients of public health services in NSW.
Engaging with aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ...
www.education.act.gov.auAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families in parental engagement can have additional benefits for ... which deliver community initiated and controlled solutions. 1. On occasion, the term Indigenous is used interchangeably with Aboriginal …
Queensland public sector inclusion and diversity strategy ...
www.forgov.qld.gov.au• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples • culturally and linguistically diverse people • the LGBTIQ+ community • young people • older people. The Queensland public sector inclusion and diversity strategy 2021–2025 (the strategy) recognises the intersectionality between these and other diverse communities and aims to
Queensland Cultural Diversity Policy
cabinet.qld.gov.auAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders have the same workforce participation as non-Indigenous Queenslanders. Queensland is the best place to live in Australia. Education 100 per cent of Queensland children have basic literacy and numeracy in primary school. Education is highly valued by all Queenslanders. Health
National Strategic Framework - NIAA
www.niaa.gov.auOutcome 5.1: That the human rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living with severe mental illness are respected 30 Outcome 5.2: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in recovery are able to access support services in an equitable way, according to need, within a social and emotional wellbeing framework 31
Changing the picture - Our Watch
media-cdn.ourwatch.org.aufor Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women aged 18 to 44, more than any other health risk factor, including alcohol or tobacco use and being overweight or obese. The contribution of intimate partner violence to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women’s burden of disease is 6.3 times higher than for non-Indigenous women.
Mental Health Strategy - Queensland Health
www.health.qld.gov.aumental health services and drug and alcohol treatment services. Accordingly, the objective of this strategy is to strengthen Queensland Health services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders with severe mental illness. This complements work being undertaken by the Queensland Mental Health
Lesson 3 - Home | Queensland Health
www.health.qld.gov.augarden foods, eg. yam, taro, cassava, wild yams, eggs, shellfish and small animals whilst Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men fished and hunted for larger land and sea animals such as dugong, kangaroo and turtles. Learning about daily survival, including food-gathering practices, began at an early age
The First Thousand Days - Royal Children's Hospital
www.rch.org.auAboriginal: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians Aboriginal Health: Refers to physical, social, emotional and cultural well-being of the whole Community in which each individual is able to achieve their full potential as a human being, thereby bringing about the total well-being of their Community. Connection to land, spirituality
Understanding Institutionalised Racism - Department of …
ww2.health.wa.gov.auRacism and Aboriginal health outcomes In response to the identification of racism as a key driver of ill-health in the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Plan 2013-2023 (National Health Plan), Pat Anderson - Chairwoman of the Lowitja Institute, stated:
Cultural safety for Aboriginal children - CCYP
ccyp.vic.gov.auby 2021. The Victorian Aboriginal population is young and growing, with more than half being under the age of 25 years, and 36 per cent being children aged 0-14 (ABS 2012). No matter where you live in Victoria, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be living in your community, with a Traditional Owner Group known within your region.
Immunisation Schedule Queensland October 2021
www.health.qld.gov.au• All children aged 6 months to less than 5 years • All Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 6 months and older • All pregnant women at any stage of pregnancy • Individuals with medical conditions predisposing them to severe in˜uenza • All individuals aged 65 years and older. AGE DISEASE VACCINE BRAND ALL PEOPLE
Addressing Individual and Community Transgenerational …
www.telethonkids.org.auWorking Together |290 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health and wellbeing principles and practice A young man just entering early adolescence: ‘expresses suicidal ideation, stating he wants to hang himself; has periods of antisocial behaviour, throwing stones at the house and climbing on the roof at
BELONGING, BEING & BECOMING - ACECQA
www.acecqa.gov.auimproved outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people and strengthening early childhood education. The Council of Australian Governments is committed to closing the gap in educational achievement between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians within a decade3. Early childhood education has a
Western Australian Immunisation Schedule
ww2.health.wa.gov.auThe term ‘Aboriginal’ is inclusive of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. MRC refers to medical risk conditions. Refer to the current online edition of The Australian Immunisation Handbook for all medical risk conditions.
Acknowledgement of Country Guidelines for Online ... - AISNSW
www.aisnsw.edu.audisplay of respect and assists in creating a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander attendees. This is even more important in an online environment where a connection between attendees can be difficult to establish. Traditionally, Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country occur on a specific place or Country.
THE EARLY YEARS LEARNING FRAMEWORK FOR …
www.acecqa.gov.auThe Melbourne Declaration also commits to improved outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people and strengthening early childhood education. The Council of Australian Governments is committed to closing the gap in educational achievement between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians within a decade3. Early childhood ...
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Capability ...
indigenousportal.education.qld.gov.auThe Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Capability Action Plan 2019-2021 is the third plan released by the department. Our plan is aligned with the Queensland Government Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Capability Framework, which provides strategic direction for cultural capability planning. Monitoring and Reporting
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Protocols
www.oxfam.org.auAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures are complex, dynamic and evolving; therefore protocols may change according to the particular group or community in question. With this in mind, consultation needs to take place on a case-by-case and ongoing basis. OAus recognises that improved outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ...
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Capability ...
www.health.qld.gov.auImproving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s health is everyone’s business. Queensland Health will act in the spirit of reconciliation, recognising the past, in order to step together, side by side, into the future. Finally, I would like to acknowledge the very many people who have generously contributed their time, effort,
Aboriginal Children's Early Childhood Education Strategy
education.nsw.gov.auAs Aboriginal people are the Traditional Custodians of NSW, this document refers to Aboriginal people. It is important to remember that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures are very different, with their own histories, beliefs and values. It is respectful to recognise their unique identities and cultures. The
Aboriginal community controlled health organisations ...
bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.comcare provider, in addressing the social determinants of health and health inequity experienced by Indigenous communities. For the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population, ACCHOs not only have an essential role in addressing immediate healthcare needs but also invest in driving change in the more entrenched structural determinants of ...
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