Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients

Question 1

What are some community factors relevant to explaining increased rates of suicide in the Aboriginial and Torres Straight Islander community

Answer 1

1. Lack of sense of purpose to life.
2. Lakc of role models and mentors outside of sport
3. Disintegration of the family
4. Lack of meaningful support networks
5. High Community rates of exual assault and drug and alcohol misuse
6. Animosity and jealousy associated with factionalism
7. Persistent cycle of grief due to high number of deaths within communities
8. Poor literact levels and associated social and economic exclusion

Question 2

What are protective factors associated with lower youth suicide in aboriginal communities

Answer 2

1. Self-government
2. Pursuing land claims
3. Education services
4. Tribal-controlled police and fire services
5. On-reserve health services
6. Existence of cultural facitlities

Question 3

What triggered to need for a separte approach to address youth suicide in aboriginal and torres strait islanders communities

Answer 3

The royal commision into aboriginal and deaths in custoday