The Aboriginal Civil rights movement succeeded to some extent. There were many failures and successes, but overall the successes of the civil rights movement mean that aboriginal people now have the same rights and freedoms as non-indigenous Australians. There were many events that contributed to the movement including the Wave Hill Station Walk-off, the 1967 referendum and the Aboriginal Day of Protest and mourning. However the health, social and economic difficulties facing the Aboriginal people are substantial. The reconciliation movement has countered this.
Despite the failures regarding the Australian Civil rights movement, there have been many successes, and there were many events that contributed …show more content…
The Indigenous population has adverse ratings on a number of social indicators, including health, education, unemployment, poverty and crime. Along with these issues, many still have to deal with negative social attitudes. There is prevalence of unhealthy and risky behaviour in Indigenous communities, especially among youths, including substance abuse and domestic violence as well as a higher percentage of individuals with HIV/AIDS. On average, only 45% of Aboriginal people finish school, compared to 70% of other Australians. The health crisis facing Aboriginals has a long and complex history. It continues largely as a result of decades of government inaction and a continuing lack of appropriate medical services. More than 200 years of dispossession, racism and discrimination have left Indigenous Australians with some of the lowest levels of education, highest levels of unemployment, poorest health and most appalling housing conditions. To achieve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander equality more steps must be taken to improve their health, social, and economic
Despite the failures regarding the Australian Civil rights movement, there have been many successes, and there were many events that contributed …show more content…
The Indigenous population has adverse ratings on a number of social indicators, including health, education, unemployment, poverty and crime. Along with these issues, many still have to deal with negative social attitudes. There is prevalence of unhealthy and risky behaviour in Indigenous communities, especially among youths, including substance abuse and domestic violence as well as a higher percentage of individuals with HIV/AIDS. On average, only 45% of Aboriginal people finish school, compared to 70% of other Australians. The health crisis facing Aboriginals has a long and complex history. It continues largely as a result of decades of government inaction and a continuing lack of appropriate medical services. More than 200 years of dispossession, racism and discrimination have left Indigenous Australians with some of the lowest levels of education, highest levels of unemployment, poorest health and most appalling housing conditions. To achieve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander equality more steps must be taken to improve their health, social, and economic