6. Self-determination in health

Question 1

Self determination

Answer 1

­ Being able to make your own decisions

Question 2

Principles of self-determination:

Answer 2

­ Freedom- they can exercise the same rights as all citizens
­ Support- they can autonomously determine how to organise their resources
­ Knowledge- allowing Aboriginal people to build their own knowledge base rather than prescribing what is ‘best’ for them
­ Financial responsibility- they control their budget, including re-prioritising monies when necessary
­ Stable policies- Government policies should encourage and support Aboriginal solutions and be reliable

Question 3

Right to vote

Answer 3

1962- Right to vote

­ Indigenous people gain the right to vote in federal elections

Question 4

Australian Referendum

Answer 4

1967- Australian Referendum
­ Aboriginal inclusion in Census Statistics
­ Federal Government to legislate in Aboriginal matters

Question 5

Self Determination Policy

Answer 5

1972- Self Determination Policy
­ Introduced by the Prime minister Gough Whitlam
­ It recognised that Aboriginal people had a right to be involved in decision making about their own lives
­ A Department of Aboriginal Affairs was established and provided with funds to establish various social, economic, and health programs

Question 6

Makarrata

Answer 6

2017- Makarrata: The Uluru Statement from the Heart
­ Treaty (Makarrata) to oversea agreement-making between the First Nations and Federal and State Governments
­ To be heard in political decisions made about their rights and interests- to have a voice in the Parliament

Question 7

ACCHO/ NACCHO

Answer 7

­ ACCHOs and NACCHO represent the interest of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in achieving self-determination and in ensuring culturally appropriate care is provided

­ In relation to Luke, the self-determination policy has enabled him access to education and enrolment in university. Without this policy, National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) would not be available and Luke may not have had access to holistic, comprehensive and culturally appropriate health care in his community.
­ Although the self-determination policy has allowed pathways for Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander people to achieve sovereignty there is still much more needed in creating health equality and equity for the communities.

Question 8

LANs

Answer 8

The Local Aboriginal Networks (LANs)
­ Brings Aboriginal people together at the local level to set priorities, develop community plans, improve social cohesion and empower Aboriginal Victorians to participate in civic and community life.

Question 9

VCOSS

Answer 9

Victorian Council of Social Services (VCOSS)
­ VCOSS works towards the elimination of poverty and disadvantage in all its forms
­ Give people experiencing poverty a voice in policy formulation and public debates, fostering a greater understanding of the true causes and effects of disadvantage.