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Protocols for use of ‘Aboriginal’ and ‘Torres Strait Islander’
www.health.qld.gov.auA Torres Strait Islander person is a descendant from one of the Torres Strait Islands located to the north of mainland Queensland. ‘Torres Strait Islander’ should be used as an adjective, not as a noun. Many Torres Strait Islanders came to the health clinic Many Torres Strait Islander people came to the health clinic
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
General Information Folio 5: Appropriate Terminology ...
www.ipswich.qld.gov.auAustralian and Torres Strait Islander people/s. Indigenous Australian peoples are people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and are accepted as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person in the community in which they live, or have lived. Using the right names More appropriate
Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young …
healingfoundation.org.auAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people continue to experience racism and discrimination across a variety of settings. Given the historical legacy, racism and discrimination needs to be considered as a factor. Does the school accept and promote a strong Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities
www.responseability.org© Commonwealth of Australia 2005 1 response ability Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander refers to persons of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
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.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Protocols
www.oxfam.org.auTorres Strait Islander cultural and intellectual property rights.1 The protocols pave the way for improving working relationships between OAus and its Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander partners, and consequently for achieving better program outcomes.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social and Emotional …
www.telethonkids.org.aua framework that places Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander world views and culture as central. The importance of recognising social, cultural, historical and political determinants in shaping Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander SEWB is also discussed. We suggest that working within a
Preferences in terminology when referring to Aboriginal ...
www.actcoss.org.au‘Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander’ (adjective) is a term extensively used, and has wide acceptance throughout Australia when referring to Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islanders, and related topics. ‘Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ (plural) is a preferred term used by some,
AIATSIS Code of Ethics for Aboriginal and Torres Strait ...
aiatsis.gov.au5 An Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander collection is any collection of data, records or materials that contains information from or about Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander peoples, including cultural information, individual information, administrative records, tissue or other biological samples.
Communicating effectively with Aboriginal and Torres …
www.health.qld.gov.auAustralians, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experience significantly varied outcomes related to health, education, employment and housing. Discrimination, racism and lack of cultural understanding mean that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people still experience inequality and social injustice.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ‘warning’
www.actcoss.org.auwhen working and engaging with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, particularly within the ACT and region. Each guide provides a general overview, which we hope will generate change and discussion within a workplace. Links are provided at the end of each guide for further information and research. Feedback on the
4. Cultural and Religious Dietary Needs
www.health.qld.gov.auThe Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander diet has changed from a hunter-gather lifestyle to a more westernised diet that is typically a high kilojoule, low nutritional lifestyle. Traditionally, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples enjoyed a healthy diet of high in carbohydrates, protein, and nutrients, and low in fat and sugars. With
Recommended Guidelines for Aboriginal and Torres Strait …
cms.qut.edu.au• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples often use different terms, sometimes using traditional language or Aboriginal English, to refer to themselves depending on where they are from. It is not appropriate to assume that these terms can be used without appropriate consent.
Advancing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education
indigenousportal.education.qld.gov.auTorres Strait Islander cultures develops an enriched appreciation of Australia’s cultural heritage and can lead to reconciliation. This is essential to the maturity of Australia as a nation and fundamental to the development of an Australian identity. Acknowledgement of Country
Aboriginal people in Queensland: a brief human rights history
www.qhrc.qld.gov.auJul 25, 2018 · The 2011 Census showed that the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population at 30 June 2011 was 669,900, or three per cent of the total Australian population. The Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population was 188,954 of …
Learning about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ...
victoriancurriculum.vcaa.vic.edu.auAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures are the oldest, continuous cultures in the world, having existed in Australia for at least 50,000 years. The uniqueness of these cultures and the wisdom and knowledge embedded in them are things to be highly valued by all Victorians.
DMIRS Understanding Your Leave Entitlements
dmp.wa.gov.auAboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Up to 5 days paid cultural leave per calendar year for employees who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander to participate in cultural and ceremonial obligations, and community cultural events. Leave does not need to be taken in one continuous period. This leave is in addition to other leave.
Capability Framework - Teaching Aboriginal and Torres ...
education.qld.gov.auTorres Strait Islander EAL/D learners. The Capability Framework supports implementation of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers. Department of . 140103Aug. Education. Artist Elisa Jane Carmichael is a descendant of the Ngugi people, one of the three clan groups of the Quandamooka people of
COMMUNICATING WITH AN ABORIGINAL OR TORRES …
mhfa.com.auto an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander adolescent who may be developing a mental illness or experiencing a mental health crisis. The role of the mental health first aider is to assist the young person until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves. These guidelines include information on
Week 2 – National Identity
www.abc.net.auAborigines, Torres Strait and Pacific Islanders, Chinese, Germans and many more. Even though the vast majority of Australians lived in urban environments in the late 19 th
Immunisation schedule Victoria November 2021
www.health.vic.gov.auAboriginal & Torres Strait Islander infants Meningococcal B Bexsero 7 Anterolateral thigh IM Age appropriate catch-up doses up to <2 years of age until 2023. Give paracetamol in the 30 minutes before vaccination, or as soon as practicable after the vaccine. Followed by 2 more doses given 6 hours apart. 6 months Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis-
Representative Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander …
www.nntt.gov.auSouthern Northern Territory Central Land Council Northern Northern Territory Northern Land Council Greater South Australian (no recognised body) South Australian Native Title …
Native title: an overview
www.nntt.gov.auUnderstanding native title The Mabo decision In the 1992 Mabo decision, the High Court recognised that the Meriam People of the Torres Strait held native
Torres Strait Islanders by Anna Shnukal
www.multiculturalaustralia.edu.auTorres Strait Islanders are the second group of Indigenous Australians and a minority within a minority. Torres Strait, which lies between Cape York and Papua New Guinea, is legally part of Queensland. Its islands were annexed comparatively late: those within 60 nautical miles (97 kilometres) of the coast
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