| Description |
1 online resource (54 pages) : illustrations |
| Series |
Springerbriefs in public health, 2192-3701 |
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SpringerBriefs in public health.
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| Contents |
The Family Wellbeing Empowerment Program -- The Research Approach -- An Aboriginal Family Wellbeing Model of Empowerment -- Beliefs and Attitudes -- Skills and Knowledge -- Agency -- Outcomes -- Conclusion |
| Summary |
"'Those of us who have worked on the frontline of Aboriginal health for any length of time know that beneath the surface reality of Aboriginal people's poor health outcomes sits a deeper truth. It is about the importance of social and emotional wellbeing, and how this flows from a sense of control over one's own life. Where this is lacking, as it is in so many Aboriginal families and communities, there is instead indifference and despair and a descent into poor lifestyle choices and self-destructive behaviours. Our medical professionals do a great job of prescribing medicines and devising treatment programs but, to fix the root causes of ill-health, we need something more. As Aboriginal people we need to have a sense of agency in our lives, that we are not stray leaves blowing about in the wind. In a word, we need empowerment'. Dr. Pat Anderson, Chairperson, the Lowitja Institute, Australia's National Institute for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Research"--Provided by publisher |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Health promotion -- Social aspects -- Australia
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Aboriginal Australians -- Health and hygiene -- Australia
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Aboriginal Australians -- Australia -- Social conditions
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Public health -- Australia
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Population Groups
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Public Policy -- Social Security.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Public Policy -- Social Services & Welfare.
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Droit.
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Sciences sociales.
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Sciences humaines.
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Aboriginal Australians -- Health and hygiene
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Aboriginal Australians -- Social conditions
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Health promotion -- Social aspects
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Public health
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| SUBJECT |
Australia |
| Subject |
Australia
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Tsey, Komla, author.
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Cadet-James, Yvonne, author.
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McCalman, Janya, 1958- author.
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| ISBN |
9783319046181 |
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3319046187 |
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9783319046174 |
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3319046179 |
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