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Importance of Land, family and culture for a good life: Remote Aboriginal people with disability and carers
Author(s) -
Dew Angela,
Barton Rebecca,
Gilroy John,
Ryall Lee,
Lincoln Michelle,
Jensen Heather,
Flood Vicki,
Taylor Kerry,
McCrae Kim
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
australian journal of social issues
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.417
H-Index - 30
eISSN - 1839-4655
pISSN - 0157-6321
DOI - 10.1002/ajs4.96
Subject(s) - indigenous , project commissioning , publishing , thematic analysis , population , family life , sociology , gerontology , socioeconomics , medicine , political science , social science , qualitative research , demography , ecology , law , biology
Worldwide health and social outcomes of Indigenous people are poorer than those of non‐Indigenous. In Australia, the Indigenous population experience disability at more than twice the rate of the non‐Indigenous population, and a quarter live in geographically remote areas. The challenges associated with accessing services and supports in remote communities can impact on a good life for Aboriginal people with disability. Interviews were conducted with Aboriginal people (A n angu) with disability and family carers from remote Central Australian communities and service workers. Thematic data analysis determined factors A n angu viewed as essential to living a good life: connection to their Lands, being with family and engaging in cultural activities. Workers' support for a good life involves “Proper Way” help and an understanding of A n angu culture. Three culturally relevant strengths‐based concepts are important in supporting A n angu with disability to live a good life: being connected to the Lands and family, sharing together and working together.