1. Through their eyes : Purpose of the study ; Summary of findings ; Significance of the study ; The study site ; Community approval ; Data collection ; Analytical approach ; Researcher's value and assumptions ; The never ending journey -- 2. From the one mile to Tkalka Boorda : A story of struggle ; Dying out ; Controlling the natives ; Assimilating the natives ; Self management ; A story of resistance -- 3. We like it here : It's home to us all ; Family and friends ; The kids love it ; Away from wadjelas ; You can be yourself -- 4. It's good housing : It's made a lot of difference ; Plenty of space ; A lot cleaner ; A rush job ; Making them better ; Talking them better ; Is homewest doing enough -- 5. Making ends meet : Can't afford to buy ; They cant's keep up ; Taxis take a good portion ; They pay morw now ; Its cheaper here ; Helping each other out -- 6. Nothing to do : Activities are lacking ; We don't like drunks ; Some kids play up ; It's not so bad ; There's no hardware ; We'd like to see a bus ; Keeping troublemakers off the streets ; Whose problem is it anyway -- 7. Doing something for themselves : Proud of their achievements ; Some lack responsibility ; The office fixes things ; Friends and relations everywhere ; The potential to manage -- 8. A story of hope : Questions and answers ; Factors contributing to Tkalka Boord's situation ; The residents' concerns ; Residents and stakeholders: Common ground or differing perceptions ; Recommendations ; Conclusion -- Bibliography ; Appendices : Household interviewed ; Stakeholders interviewed
Summary
'This study looks at some of the issues facing Aboriginal people leiving in a community reserve three miles out of Port Hedland, Western Australia'
Analysis
Aboriginal Australians - Western Australia - Port Hedland - History
Aboriginal Australians - Housing - Western Australia - Port Hedland
Tkalka Boorda Aboriginal Community (W.A.)
Community development - Western Australia - Port Hedland