Good tucker: improving Indigenous health (2011)

Description

This program discusses dietary changes that have occurred among Indigenous people since white settlement, and the subsequent health consequences. Barriers to a healthy diet and issues of food security are examined. The panel discuss culturally appropriate programs and policies that are working to improve the diet and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.

The program aims to:

• provide an explanation of the historical, cultural and socio-economic factors that contribute to poor nutrition
• describe the link between poor nutrition and chronic disease
• explain the importance of a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle for maternal and child health
• encourage the initiation of culturally appropriate strategies for improving nutrition.

Program panel members:

• Chair: Mr Daniel Browning - presenter and producer of Awaye! on ABC Radio National
• Ms Anthea Fawcett - founder, Remote Indigenous Gardens Network
• Dr Andy Hume - GP Registrar and researcher, Menzies School of Health Research, Darwin, NT
• Mr Ian Lacey - Manager, Preventative Health Team, Institute for Urban Indigenous Health, QLD
• Professor Kerin O'Dea AO - Director, Sansom Institute for Health Research, University of South Australia, SA.
  

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract

Contact details

Rural Health Education Foundation
Ground Floor
38 Thesiger Court
Deakin ACT 2600
PO BOX 324
Curtin ACT 2605
Ph: (02) 6232 5480
Fax: (02) 6232 5484
Email: rhef@rhef.com.au

Links

• View resource: Good tucker: improving Indigenous health [MP3 podcast]
• View information: Good tucker: improving Indigenous health
• View website: Rural Health Education Foundation

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