Indigenous Cultures and Health Behaviours This assessment requires you to write five critical reflections. Each reflection will be a maximum of four hundred words and contain 3 references. When...

Indigenous Cultures and Health Behaviours This assessment requires you to write five critical reflections. Each reflection will be a maximum of  four hundred words and contain 3 references. When critically reflecting upon the information you will begin to develop your self-awareness and assess your cultural beliefs as well as gain an understanding of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, health and well-being. Critical reflective practice enables you to view topics in a wider, more holistic manner and asks you to question the power relationships broadly that exist within society and specifically between groups which may be reflected in disparities of health outcomes. l A minimum total of 15 academic references must be included l APA 6th referencing style required. l Connect aspects of the course to your own experience and/or understanding. l Explore and identify similarities and differences between your culture and that of Australian Indigenous people. l Relate the knowledge and content to how this might be relevant or applicable to your future professional role. Critical Reflective Workbook Homework 1. Critically reflect on your own understanding and definition of health and how this relates to an Aboriginal definition of health. Reflect on the differences and similarities and draw on your own experiences to articulate how health is culturally understood. (Refer to World Health Organisation 1946 definition and the National Aboriginal Health Strategy 1989 definition) 2. The second step on the cultural continuum is brokerage. Using the Week 1 reading by Dr Coffin as a starting point, critically reflect on what this may mean to you. How could understanding this concept contribute to positive health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people? (Refer to question two attachments) 3. Some Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experience intergenerational trauma because of past and present government policies. What impact could intergenerational trauma have on the wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people today? What are some of the implications for health professionals? (Refer to WA 1905 Act - Stolen Generation) 4. Our personal values and beliefs can impact on how we view and understand people and experiences. Identify some of your beliefs/values towards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people/families. Have they have changed over the semester for you? Why or why not? 5. What are the social determinants of health (Land, History and racism)? (Ensure to include discussion on the three identified as having a specific impact on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people). Critically reflect on their impact on the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.