| Description |
1 videodisc (DVD) (60 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in |
| Summary |
Health disadvantage for Indigenous Australians begins at birth and continues throughout life, reflecting entrenched social and economic disadvantage. By the time of adolescence, the effects are evident. Indigenous young people experience higher levels of stressful life events and trauma, a poorer diet and nutrition than their non-Indigenous counterparts, and are more likely to suffer from a serious health disability. They have lower levels of educational attainment, and higher rates of tobacco, alcohol and illicit drug use; and they are more likely to engage in serious risk-taking behaviour. Deadly Steps explores several community-based initiatives that are proving effective in addressing disadvantage, and are having significant impact on the health and well-being of Indigenous young people. Featured case studies include a football-based program in a high school in Kununurra, WA; a young women's group in Palmerston, NT; and Tirkandi Inaburra, aculturally-based residential program for Indigenous boys aged 12-15 near Coleambally, NSW |
| Notes |
Copied under Part VA, Copyright Act 1968 |
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Screenrights licensed on demand copy of an off-air recording broadcast by the Rural Health Education Foundation via Westlink 18/11/08 |
| Credits |
Directors, Rod Freedman, Lesley Seebold ; executive producer, Don Perigut |
| Performer |
Presenter: Roxanne McDonald |
| Notes |
DVD |
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PAL, All region DVD |
| Subject |
Youth, Aboriginal Australian -- Health and hygiene
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Youth, Aboriginal Australian -- Social conditions
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| Author |
McDonald, Roxanne
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Freedman, Rod
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Seebold, Lesley
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Perigut, Don
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Murdoch University
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Westlink
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Rural Health Education Foundation (Australia)
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