Indigenous Health Disparity and Control

Flashcards covering key concepts, definitions, and facts about Indigenous health disparity, Aboriginal control, and historical context as discussed in the lecture.

What are health disparities?

Health disparities are differences in health outcomes or healthcare access between different population groups.

What do health inequities refer to?

Health inequities refer to unfair and avoidable differences in health outcomes that arise from social, economic, or environmental disadvantages.

What is the principle of health equity?

Health equity is the commitment to reduce and ultimately eliminate disparities in health and its determinants.

What was the burden of disease for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as compared to non-Indigenous Australians?

The burden of disease for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is 2.3 times that of non-Indigenous Australians.

What factors contribute to health access issues for Indigenous Peoples?

Issues include cost and lack of accessible or culturally appropriate health services.

What historical act was enacted in 1967?

The 1967 Referendum allowed Aboriginal people to be counted in the census.

What does ACCHO stand for?

Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation.

What year was NACCHO established?

NACCHO was established in 1992.

What report was released in 1997 related to the Stolen Generations?

The 'Bringing Them Home' Report.

What distinguishes health services provided by ACCHOs?

ACCHOs deliver holistic and responsive health care, incorporating social, emotional, physical, and cultural wellbeing.

What negative societal issue has been linked to health disparities in Indigenous populations?

Opposition to Australia’s Voice referendum negatively influences health outcomes for Indigenous persons.

What impact does community attitude have on Indigenous health outcomes?

Greater opposition to the Voice referendum is associated with poorer health outcomes and reduced healthcare access.

What was highlighted in Paul Keating’s Redfern speech?

It addressed the historical injustices faced by Aboriginal Peoples.

What significant health policy was formed between 2020 and 2030 in Australia?

The new national agreement of Closing the Gap.

What does the Coalition of Peaks aim to achieve?

To change how Australian governments work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities on Closing the Gap.

What is the primary focus of Aboriginal Controlled Health Services?

To support local communities to live healthy and happy lives.

What does the term 'self-determination' refer to in the context of Aboriginal health?

The right and ability of Aboriginal communities to govern themselves and make decisions about their health.

What document was influenced by an Aboriginal delegation's presentation in Kazakhstan?

The World Health Organisation’s Alma Ata Declaration on Primary Health Care.

What are social determinants of health?

Factors like education, housing, employment, and income that influence health outcomes.

What major legal recognition occurred with the Native Title Act of 1993?

It recognized and protected the native title rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

What was the aim of the Rudd government's Apology in 2008?

To acknowledge the past injustices done to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

What quantity of care episodes do ACCHOs deliver annually as of 2020?

3.1 million episodes of care each year.

What does the acronym WHO stand for?

World Health Organization.

What is a crucial aspect of authentic incorporation of Indigenous knowledges?

Understanding and valuing the significance of Indigenous knowledge systems alongside Western knowledge.

How did the Whitlam government change policies affecting Indigenous Australians?

By moving away from assimilation policies toward self-determination.

What does the history of Aboriginal health illustrate regarding systemic issues?

It shows the long-term impacts of colonization, racism, and discrimination on health outcomes.

Why is engagement with Aboriginal knowledges important in health policy?

To ensure culturally safe and effective health services for Indigenous populations.

What implication is drawn from the relationship between negative community attitudes and health disparities?

Structural discrimination contributes to health inequities among Indigenous Peoples.

What does the concept of 'closing the gap' aim to achieve?

To eliminate disparities in health outcomes between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.