The person must be fully aware of their financial state and budgets, saves and is able to manage their finances to achieve realistic goals. Social dimension of health refers to the individual developing a sense of connection or belonging. The person has a well-developed network of support based on trust, respect and has also developed a sense of awareness and sensitivity towards the feelings of others. To add, it involves the person’s ability to adapt to the changes in the social environment and action to promote social wellbeing. The spiritual dimensions of health refers to the expanding of an individual’s sense of purpose and meaning in life. The spiritually well individual seeks harmony and balance by openly examining the depth of human purpose and the meaning. Spiritual health is very highly regarded in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Spiritual health being a part some larger existence and having a sense of unity with the larger, surrounding environment (Donatelle & Davis, 1993). Spirituality is very important to majority of cultures in Australia. Within Australia there are over five hundred different Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, all with distinctive cultures, spiritual beliefs and languages. Today, Indigenous people make up 2.4 per cent of the total Australian population (Australian Government). The Dreamtime is regarded highly in many Indigenous cultures and is believed to be the time of the Earth’s creation. The traditional Indigenous life revolved around the dreaming, all codes of conduct such as relationships, rules, rituals were determined during the Dreamtime. Additionally, the land and environment are very important to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, it provides them with all their needs and connected them to their ancestors. Art, food, shelter, spiritual beliefs, …show more content…
Overcrowding can affect health through both direct and indirect ways. Direct influences effect a person’s physical health and effect social conditions on mental health and well-being. An indirect influence of housing on health effects access to services on both the individual and neighbourhood (Bailie, & Wayte, 2006). Bailie and Wayte (2006) further highlight that overcrowding can lead to tuberculosis and facilitates the spread of numerous common infections or parasitic conditions. These infections can further lead to hearing impairment, learning difficulties, renal disease or heart disease. The financial stress of an overcrowded house and the impacts it has on health outcomes can be associated with more aggravated physical and mental