SEWB

Question 1

Social and Emotional Wellbeing

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Answer 1

• holistic view and understanding of wellness for ATSI peoples
• comprised of 7 domains that are interconnected and inseparable from each other

Question 2

Connection to Body and Behaviour

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Answer 2

• connection to physical health like diet and exercise with importance of optimal bodily functioning
• restoration includes sports, hunting, traditional medicine and diets

Question 3

Connection to Mind and Emotions

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Answer 3

• connection to mental wellbeing and importance of positive feelings and thoughts
• restoration includes, accessing supports, education

Question 4

Connection to Family and Kinship

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Answer 4

• connection and sense of belonging to family, kinship and group
• restoration includes connecting with family history, time with Elders, strong family connections and programs

Question 5

Connection to Community

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Answer 5

• connection to cultural structures of responsibility, obligation, social inclusion and relationships
• restoration includes self-determination and community control

Question 6

Connection to Culture

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Answer 6

• cultural expression, knowledge and pride with cultural identity
• restoration includes learning and partaking in cultural expression and knowledge

Question 7

Connection to Country

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Answer 7

• deep feeling of belonging and spiritual connection to to Country
• restoration includes returning to land as a way of healing body, mind, spirit, reconnecting with community

Question 8

Connection to Spirituality and Ancestors

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Answer 8

• connection to cultural knowledge and belief systems
• restoration includes accepting evolving expression of Indigineity and expressions of spirituality, learning about Dreamtime stories or spiritual beliefs