Category: Mob Health

When physical activity programs include cultural elements, they are even better for First Nations people

When physical activity programs include cultural elements, they are even better for First Nations people

Posted by | Jan 2, 2024 | , ,

For First Nations people, social and emotional wellbeing can depend on connection to land, culture, spirituality and community. Disruption to these values can be harmful. The most recent data show 24% of First Nations adults have been diagnosed with mental health or behavioural conditions. This is likely due to lasting and intergenerational effects of historical injustices, racial discrimination and cultural displacement.

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Kulay Kalingka cancer study a world-first

Kulay Kalingka cancer study a world-first

Posted by | Dec 22, 2023 | , ,

A first-of-its-kind study exploring cancer in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities has begun data collection. The Kulay Kalingka study led by The Australian National University (ANU) will gather information about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ experiences of cancer where no data currently exists.

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Personalised medicine for Indigenous Australians a step closer after “remarkable” DNA discovery

Personalised medicine for Indigenous Australians a step closer after “remarkable” DNA discovery

Posted by | Dec 20, 2023 | , ,

Personalised treatments to address health inequalities experiences by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are a step closer after the most comprehensive analysis of Indigenous Australians’ genomes collected to date revealed an “abundance” of DNA variations within four northern Australian Aboriginal communities.

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