Question

What western systems and structures impact Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and their engagement with services?

(Word limit 250)

Answer 1

Today ,Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their organisations operate under two very different systems of laws.

Incorporated organisations are established under western legislation that spells out legally what a conflict is andwhat procedures should be followed .

Aboriginal and Torres Starit Islander people are citizens living under the Australian parliamentary and common law inherited from the British legal system .their lands and communities are located and regulated within the administrative boundaries of mainstream government s.

But they are their own cultural identities and continue to adapt mechanisms for mediating disputes,resolving grievances and restoring social harmony that are based on their ancient systems of law,networked relationship and jurisdiction.

ABORIGINAL CULTURAL CONNECTIOcountry---personal identity----family clan and community---history symbolic ---cultural expression and events---cultural values and beliefs and practices.

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

prevention and early intervention.

Promote good health.

A strong skilled and growing aboriginal health work force.

Individual family and community wellbeing.