Australian Qualifications Framework

Unfortunately the statistics in this domain too paint a grim picture. Results indicate that ‘Indigenous Australians have considerably lower numeracy and literacy levels than the non-Indigenous population, significantly higher school absenteeism rates, and lower school completion outcomes’ (Bandias et al., 2013, cited in Cuervo et al., 2015, p.8). Additionally, the situation in regional and remote communities is even worse. On the one hand there is a general decline in the quality of education in…

Annotated Bibliography Henna Awan Florida State College at Jacksonville HSC4730 Dr. James Stittsworth 10/11/2015 Roher, A. E., Cribbs, D. H., Kim, R. C., Maarouf, C. L., Whiteside, C. M., Kokjohn, T. A., et al. (2013). Bapineuzumab alters aβ composition: implications for the amyloid cascade hypothesis and anti-amyloid immunotherapy. PLoS ONE, 8(3), e59735. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0059735 The neurological changes related to Alzheimer's disease (AD) heavily support the amyloid cascade…

On top of this, Qantas is a founder of Supply Nation, an organisation that supports supplier diversity and connects leading brands and the government with indigenous Australian suppliers. In the 2014/2015 financial year Qantas purchased $1.75 million of goods from indigenous suppliers (Qantas 2015). Value of services and products As mentioned in their mission statement, Qantas aims to provide the highest quality service…

Sudanese refugee’s residing in Canberra. The assessment will use difference way to collect information of challenging issues from South Sudanese participants. The investigation will find out what barriers limited their ability to be integrated into Australian way of life. How the ACT government coordinate service delivery to their families and community members as whole in Canberra experiencing various disadvantages. These influencing factors are highlighted in as ability to access renting and…

a conflict filled chapter of Australian history that is often over looked. These divided cultures created two very different…

The psychological effects of facing health care for Australian Indigenous people. Indigenous people, when requiring westernised medical support, confront many issues. Facing treatment, stress can affect ones psyche, the family, the friends, and even community. Both stress and anxiety are major important factors, which require consideration when addressing the needs of Australian Indigenous groups. Health, development, personality and social factors can help explain psychological effects…

"The 7 Stages of Grieving still speaks to us. Wise, honest, tender, funny and eloquent, this work for solo performer still packs a punch" - Australian Stage The play, The 7 Stages of Grieving, was written by Deborah Mailman and Wesley Enoch. After 24 years, it is still as relevant and vital as ever in the fact that it conveys the grieving experienced by Aboriginals, thus the title. Directed by Jason Klarwein, this one-woman play starring Chenoa Deemal manages to convey dramatic meaning in its…

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have struggled to gain equality and cultural recognition among the people that took away their rights and freedoms along with taking their land. Although through many years of struggling, with resilience and strength, the ATSI people have repossessed the rights and freedoms they always deserved. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people may have gained back their rights, but they are still at a disadvantage in our society, as a matter of fact, they…

How Aboriginal Culture is Becoming Mainstream in Today’s Society Culture can be defined as the “characteristics and knowledge of a particular group of people, defined by everything from language, religion, cuisine, social habits, music and arts”9. Despite efforts throughout the years to destroy the traditions and their way of live, Aboriginal culture is nevertheless thriving in today 's society because Western and Indigenous culture have become somewhat meshed. The Indigenous have people…

place race, recognition and more complete commonwealth’. This document focuses on his work as advocate for indigenous peoples’ rights and changes in the Indigenous policy; it also covers his foundation The Cope York Institute, and his support to Australian nuclear and mining industries in Aboriginal…