Cultural determinants of wellbeing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Question 1

Determinants of wellbeing

Answer 1

factors that influence wellbeing on individual and community levels

Question 2

culture

Answer 2

a strong sense of identity, values, tradition, and connection between the past, present, and future that drives behaviour and beliefs

Question 3

Cultural determinants of wellbeing

Answer 3

• cultural continuity
• self-determination
  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, ‘culture
  is about the life-giving values from which individuals, families, and communities can draw strength, resilience, and empowerment, thus contributing to health and wellbeing

Question 4

Cultural continuity

Answer 4

the passing down and active practice of cultural knowledge, traditions, and values from generation to generation

Question 5

Self-determination

Answer 5

the rights of all peoples to pursue freely their economic, social, and cultural development without outside interference

Question 6

Self-determination can include endeavours such as:

Answer 6

• Aboriginal community-controlled organisations.
• established partnerships between communities, governments, and non-government organisations, which is any not-for-profit organisation that exists to address a political or social issue.
• constitutional recognition for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This will recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Nations of Australia and empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to determine their own futures

Question 7

cultural determinants of wellbeing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples eg

Answer 7

• Indigenous beliefs and knowledge
• Cultural expression and continuity
• Self-determination and leadership
• Family, kinship, and community
• Connection to Country