Australian Aboriginal culture

Ever since 1788, when Australia was colonized as a British nation, Indigenous Australians have been represented in a problematic and untruthful manner by many non-indigenous and westernized institutions. In the nation’s healthcare system, Indigenous Australians are presented as being more unhealthy in terms of developed diseases, life expectancy and weigh related illnesses (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 2011). The national education system, and the media, paint the indigenous…

inequality events of all time and Indigenous Australians have continued to fight for their land ever since.The first Aboriginal political organisation was formed in the 1920’s. Two of the most well known aboriginal organisations would be the Australian Aborigines League (AAL) and the Aborigines ' Progressive Association (APA). These organisations played a massive role in the movement for Indigenous Australian rights. As many of these Indigenous Australians fought for what they believed was fair…

Australia day should be changed as it is unfair for the aboriginal people. It should be a day to remember and respect indigenous people as many death had taken place and their land had been invaded by white people. The date should be changed on a date that all Australians agree upon, this way it wouldn’t remind indigenous people that horrible day when their land was invaded. This would also let all Australians become united as new Australian people. Firstly why do we celebrate “Australia day”?…

labeled as less developed it becomes easy to consider them less than human or primitive, thereby ranking another culture as superior. With these ideas of primitivism and unilinearism arose the concept of the non-adapting native or the native who cannot be taught. Alongside this trope was the development of the nonviolent native or the docile native trope. The non-adapting Aboriginal trope and the docile native trope became the standard explanation…

The health inequality of the aboriginal people has been a long time concern for Australia. This essay will address some issues surrounding this topic. It will seek to explore the national strategy in regards to ‘Closing the Gap’ in relation to the aboriginal people of Australia. The differences between indigenous Australians and non-indigenous Australians are sought out in this essay. It will include existing national strategies, proposition of additional approaches and further suggestions of…

unique but dark past when it comes to its colonial history. Remnants of this past still linger as significant problems for the modern era. These problems expose themselves in many aspects of the Australian culture such as politics, social ques, and art. If a foreigner, such as myself, takes a look at Australian art, I take it in at face value. It would take lots of research to determine any cultural undertones. When I first gazed upon William Strutt’s painting “Black Thursday” I thought that it…

including Aboriginal people. Human rights are to be enjoyed by everyone. Human rights are important to Aboriginal people, particularly Aboriginal Australians, because they are an essential component to everyday life. Human rights for Aboriginal Australians mean that they live a dignified life within Australian society, where they have their Aboriginal practices, customs and behaviours accepted, and furthermore, embraced. However, Australia has failed to protect Aboriginal Australians’ basic…

many years the introduction of legislations and policies by the Australian Government has had detrimental impacts upon Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This essay will focus on Aboriginal Australians and will examine the legislation and the subsequent impact upon Aboriginal people and their culture. The legislations discussed will highlight how the Australian Government utilized policy to control every aspect of Aboriginal Australian’s lives. The ongoing implications of these…

The Freedom Ride was a bus tour that occurred in February of 1965, visiting regional towns in New South Wales (Informit EduTV, 2015) with the intention of drawing attention to the inequalities faced by Indigenous Australians. The Freedom Ride was organised by a group of 34 students from the University of Sydney, under the name of ‘Student Action For Aborigines’ (SAFA) and was led by one of the two Indigenous students in the group; Charles Perkins (Galligan & Roberts, 2007). These students were…

February - Anniversary of the Apology In 2008, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, MP officially apologised nationally for the past injustices to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Australia. (Australian Government). • 26 May - National Sorry Day A day to remember and commemorate the history of unjust mistreatment towards Australia’s indigenous population. (Australian Government). • 27 May–3 June - Reconciliation Week This week commences and ends with significant dates in the Reconciliation…