cultural determinants

Question 1

culture

Answer 1

refers to the way of life of a particular group, society or community that sets it apart from other groups, communities and societies.

Question 2

cultural determinants

Answer 2

are protective factors that help maintain strong connections to culture, strengthen cultural identity, enhance resilience and contribute to the maintenance of good mental wellbeing.

include, but are not limited to, cultural continuity; self-determination; connection to Country; language; family, kinship and community; cultural expression; and cultural beliefs and knowledge.

reinforce cultural connectedness, maintenance and pride in cultural identity.

Question 3

cultural continuity

Answer 3

preservation of all things to do with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ culture over time, and the sense of history, identity and belonging this provides.

promoting cultural values and restoring a sense of cultural continuity have been found to promote resilience and healing of past traumas

Question 4

Self Determination

Answer 4

refers to the right to freely determine or control their political status and freely pursue their cultural, social and economic development.

Their communities have long struggled for the right to self-determine their lives.

Question 5

why self-determination is necessary

Answer 5

Self-determination works: produces effective + sustainable outcomes

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a right to self-determination:
human rights

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have requested self-determination:
have long called for it