The Social, Cultural and Historical Context of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians

To understand the contemporary life of Indigenous Australians, a historical and cultural background is essential. This chapter sets the context for further discussions about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and issues related to their social and emotional wellbeing and mental health. The...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Dudgeon, P., Wright, M., Paradies, Y., Garvey, Darren, Walker, I.
Other Authors: N Purdie
Format: Book Chapter
Published: Commonwealth of Australia 2010
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/26455