social determinants of aboriginal health

what are social determinants of health

factors such as education, employment, income and housing that contribute to an individuals health and wellbeing.

historical determinants

refer to the historical context of colonisation, government policies and the legacy of oppression and displacement that continue to affect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

political determinants

policies and practices derived from political interactions that may privelage one group and disadvantage another. refers to unnadressed issues regarding land rights, and decision making regarding land resources. cultural security in govenment and systems as well as the right of self determination, self governence, and soverneighty

cultural determinants

determinants of health that promote a strength based persepctive, acknowledging that stronger connections to culture and coutnry build a stronger individual and collective identities, a sense of self esteem, resilience and improved outcomes across the determinants of health including education economic health and safety.