IKC100 – Indigenous Australian Health – Medical Science Assignment Help

Assignment Task

Abstract

This subject develops knowledge of the health and well-being perspectives of Indigenous Australian peoples. It will enhance understandings of the underlying historical, political, social, economic and cultural factors that contribute to Indigenous health in a contemporary context. It examines a range of social, cultural, historical, and institutional factors that impact on the contemporary health experiences of Indigenous Australian and non-Indigenous Australian peoples using a relational framework. It develops skills in critical thinking, reflection, and analysis for reflexive practice within the health professions.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

• be able to describe, analyse and theorise individual and collective standpoint in relation to Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples’ historical experiences of the health professions;

• be able to investigate, compare and reflect on health practices and the social determinants of health for Indigenous Australians;

• be able to critically reflect on historical and socio-economic factors that frame Indigenous Australian peoples’ health and critique deficit paradigms and their impact on health service provision to Indigenous Australians;

• be able to critically examine how the invention of racial science influences historical and contemporary structures of Australian society and its health institutions;

• be able to demonstrate an understanding of the significance of Indigenous Australian perspectives on health and wellbeing through reflection on contemporary Australian health practice and service delivery; and

• be able to relate and map new knowledge and understandings to demonstrate ethical practice in the health professions, and to explore principles for respectful partnerships with Indigenous Australian communities.