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INDIGENOUS MEN TAKING THEIR RIGHTFUL PLACE IN SOCIETY? A FOLLOW UP REPORT
Author(s) -
Tsey Komla,
Patterson David,
Whiteside Mary,
Baird Leslie,
Baird Bradley,
Tsey Kwame
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
australian journal of rural health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.48
H-Index - 49
eISSN - 1440-1584
pISSN - 1038-5282
DOI - 10.1111/j.1440-1584.2003.tb00554.x
Subject(s) - indigenous , population , population health , service (business) , library science , australian population , health services , medicine , geography , environmental health , business , computer science , biology , ecology , marketing
Our recent paper in this journal analysed the early stages\udof a participatory action research process (PAR) designed\udto support members of a men’s health group in Yarrabah,\uda rural Aboriginal community near Cairns (north Queensland),\udtake greater control and responsibility for the factors\udinfluencing their health and well-being. 1 The main outcome of the formative PAR process was the development of a two-year operational plan that, in the words of men’s group participants, would allow them to ‘take their rightful place’ in present day Australian society. The plan focuses on three main identified priority issues for men: development of greater parenting and personal development\udskills; relevant education and training programs that would enhance ‘real’ employment opportunities; and promotion of Aboriginal tradition and culture.\ud\udGiven that there is a lack of literature addressing the\udrole of men’s groups in improving health and well-being,\udespecially in Indigenous communities, ongoing analysis\udand documentation of this initiative has been a priority.\udThis follow up report summarises some of the key challenges\udin the first 12 months of the 2-year implementation process and highlights the value of the PAR process in addressing these challenges