The Gap

Question 0

Outline the impacts of European settlement on indigenous health and wellbeing.

Answer 0

Unwanted species and diseased introduced
Segregation, mistreatment of people especially stolen generations
Because of disease and conflict people died and there were less indigenous colonies.

Question 1

Define: The Gap

Answer 1

The inequality between aboriginal and non aboriginal people, especially in health, education and employment.

Question 2

Which human development indicators are low for Aboriginal Australians? Why?

Answer 2

Life expectancy - 10-17 years shorter because of smoking and high rates of preventable diseases
Literary rate - poor access to education in remote areas and disabilities
Employment rate - almost 30% lower because of poor access to education