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Importance of The Voice for Aboriginal health | Bush tucker and health in Balgo
Aug 7, 2023
The podcast discusses the importance of the voice referendum in Australia for Indigenous health, success of voice-like mechanisms in improving health outcomes, intergenerational trauma in Aboriginal children, challenges faced by Aboriginal communities, impact of the Western diet on Indigenous health, and the need to preserve traditional knowledge for Aboriginal health.
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- Recognition of First Peoples through a voice to Parliament can lead to positive change and improved health outcomes.
- Aboriginal community control of health services has resulted in better health improvements, but government policies have hindered progress.
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The Importance of the Voice
The podcast episode explores the significance of the voice referendum, which aims to recognize First Nations people through a voice to Parliament. It is argued that the voice is not just a political matter, but also a health issue with strong evidence of tangible benefits. Genuine representation of First Peoples in the policymaking process can lead to positive change and improved health outcomes. The Northern Territory serves as a case study, where the establishment of a strong Aboriginal leadership body has resulted in better health improvements, including increased life expectancy and reduced infant mortality.
