FPC - week 3
How many people do the aboriginal torress straight represent in Australia - ANS-3.3%
What causes the gap in Australia? - ANS-Chronic diseases such as diabetes, lung, heart and
kidney disease.
Lifestyle factors such as lack of exercise
Indigenous Australians contract diseases at an earlier age and have higher rates of
hospitalisation
What is NACCHO? - ANS-The national aboriginal community controlled health organisation
What does NACCHO do? - ANS-The organisation provides advice and guidance to the
Australian government on policy and budget matters while advocating for community developed
health solutions that improve health outcomes in aboriginal people
What are the 11 principles of working with Aboriginal and torress straight people - ANS-1- stand
back, be quiet, listen
2- get to know local community
3- be respectful at all times
4- find a local cultural mentor for advice and guidance
5- have an open heart
6- don't assume you know because your are experienced
7- communication in practice is king
8- don't participate in racist behaviour
9- learn to laugh at yourself and with others at you
10- the health status
11- community control
12- be cognisant of the cycle of staffing
When is rhythmic initiation used? - ANS-To evaluate and treat the patients ability to allow
passive motion; actively contract in a smooth rhythmic fashion; and perform movement at a
constant rhythm against resistance
How many people do the aboriginal torress straight represent in Australia - ANS-3.3%
What causes the gap in Australia? - ANS-Chronic diseases such as diabetes, lung, heart and
kidney disease.
Lifestyle factors such as lack of exercise
Indigenous Australians contract diseases at an earlier age and have higher rates of
hospitalisation
What is NACCHO? - ANS-The national aboriginal community controlled health organisation
What does NACCHO do? - ANS-The organisation provides advice and guidance to the
Australian government on policy and budget matters while advocating for community developed
health solutions that improve health outcomes in aboriginal people
What are the 11 principles of working with Aboriginal and torress straight people - ANS-1- stand
back, be quiet, listen
2- get to know local community
3- be respectful at all times
4- find a local cultural mentor for advice and guidance
5- have an open heart
6- don't assume you know because your are experienced
7- communication in practice is king
8- don't participate in racist behaviour
9- learn to laugh at yourself and with others at you
10- the health status
11- community control
12- be cognisant of the cycle of staffing
When is rhythmic initiation used? - ANS-To evaluate and treat the patients ability to allow
passive motion; actively contract in a smooth rhythmic fashion; and perform movement at a
constant rhythm against resistance
