Sydney School of Health Sciences: Recent submissions
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Towards a culturally relevant model for assisted accommodation services for homeless young Aboriginal women: A case for actualising one's potential or the continuing process of subjugation of peoples colonised?
Published 2000-01-01The purpose of this study is to identify the needs of homeless young Aboriginal women and develop a culturally appropriate, therapeutic, service delivery model. This model could assist in the natural development of these ...Open AccessThesis, Honours -
Family violence in Indigenous communities: What is the impact of domestic violence on Indigenous families?
Published 1999-01-01Domestic violence is recognized as the most entrenched and pervasive form of violence in society today. It is also one of the most serious social problems facing our communities, with enormous costs both to individuals and ...Open AccessThesis, Honours -
Barriers to attending rehabilitation treatment centres: A case of the Gumbaynnggir Nation
Published 2000-01-01Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Centres, operated by mainstream community and government bodies or by Aboriginal groups, acknowledge that attendance by Aboriginal peoples has consistently been found to be low. This thesis ...Open AccessThesis, Honours -
Reconciliation: Resolution or rhetoric?
Published 2000-01-01This research study explores and presents the different perspectives of the Australian reconciliation movement. It is to ascertain how the ideals proposed by the reconciliation process might have impact upon the health of ...Open AccessThesis, Honours -
'It's just how you've been brought up!': An Aboriginal perspective on the relationship between the law, racism and mental health in N.S.W.
Published 2001-01-01Aboriginal people are by far more, over represented in the judicial system than any other group of people in Australia. This is a growing problem as incarceration rates are on the rise. This thesis has looked to institutional ...Open AccessThesis, Honours