In the event of a crisis: what services are accessed and available to the Aboriginal community of Dalby who have been affected by suicide and/or self-harm?
Masters Thesis
Title | In the event of a crisis: what services are accessed and available to the Aboriginal community of Dalby who have been affected by suicide and/or self-harm? |
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Type | Masters Thesis |
Authors | |
Author | Ward, Raelene |
Supervisor | Gorman, Don |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
Qualification Name | Master of Health |
Number of Pages | 126 |
Year | 2010 |
Abstract | [Abstract]: The methodology used for this research is both quantitative and qualitative focus which incorporated researching what types of services existed including the establishment of four (4) focus groups within the community for the purposes of interviewing local Aboriginal people. There were a total of twenty three (23) Aboriginal people who participated in the focus groups. From the data collected and analysed the recurring themes identified were: 1. racism and discrimination, 2. beliefs, attitudes and misconceptions, 3. leadership, 4. culture and four (4) subthemes 1. Institutional racism, 2. Social justice, 3. Cultural safety, 4. Cultural awareness. Findings from the research |
Keywords | Aboriginal people; Torres Strait Islander people; health services; counselling services; Dalby; crisis; crises |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 450499. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing not elsewhere classified |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q0968/in-the-event-of-a-crisis-what-services-are-accessed-and-available-to-the-aboriginal-community-of-dalby-who-have-been-affected-by-suicide-and-or-self-harm
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