Assignment 1 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
This assignment relates to learning objectives: 3, 5 and 7 as identified in the course specifications.
Formatting of your assignment
· Times New Roman, Size 12 font
· Double spacing
· Utilise the APA style 6 Referencing see link on study desk
· Word format only to be submitted (PDF’s will not be accepted)
· In-text references are NOT included in the word count
· Use the most current reference sources (min of x6 required for your assignment) preferably within 5-7 years
http://www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/
Assignment must be submitted via
‘Assignment submission link’
on the NUR3030 study desk
· Assignment
· Marking criteria
Due Date: Monday 16th
April, 2018 at midnight
Weighting: 40% = (40 marks)
Total length: 1500 words (+/- 10%)
It is imperative to recognise and understand the historical developments and current inequalities in the health status of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within Australia. As future health professionals you will have a major role to play in improving the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through the contribution you make to Primary Health Care and Indigenous health through the provision of quality and culturally appropriate safe health care. The purpose of this assignment requires you to examine the holistic connotation of health and wellbeing - social and emotional wellbeing, the evolution of Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations; Aboriginal Medical Services, Primary Health Care and cultural safety.
Therefore, the purpose of this assignment requires you to demonstrate the following:
1. Describe the evolution of Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHO) within Australia in relation to the concepts of Primary Health Care (PHC) and its application to Indigenous health. Select
ONE
Aboriginal Medical Service (AMS) from a State or Territory (QLD, NSW, SA, WA, VIC, NT) of your choice from the following link as the basis of your assignment.
http://www.naccho.org.au/member-services/naccho-member-services/
· Define ACCHO and provide a historical account of Indigenous health and development of AMS’s
· Define and describe PHC in relation to Indigenous health and how this is applied within the chosen AMS
2. Define and explain the differences between Western and Indigenous understandings of health and wellbeing and how these relate to the provision of culturally safe nursing care
· Define and explain the differences between Western and Indigenous understandings of health and wellbeing (make ref to SEWB)
· Define cultural safety from an Aboriginal perspective and how this can be incorporated into nursing care.
This assignment requires an introduction and a conclusion, thus the word limits indicated are an approximate only (i.e. Intro 200 words; Body 1100 words; Con 200 words). The use of short subheadings is acceptable and can guide the marker to avoid confusion and loss of marks.