First Nations

Social determinants

The circumstances in which people grow, live and work and the systems put in place to deal with illness.

Examples socioeconomic status, unemployment and racism

Historical determinants

The ongoing influence of events, policies and trauma on groups of people

Examples colonisation, the impact of government policies such as removal of Aboriginal child

Political determinants

Policies that shape the process of distributing resources and power to individuals and communities and create social and health inequalities

Examples land rights and sovereignty

Cultural determinants of First Nations health (Cultural continuity)

The means the ability to preserve the historical traditions of culture and carry them forwards with that culture into the future

Cultural determinants of First Nations health (Self determination)

The ability to participate in decisions on matters that affect one’s life and communities