Aussie Childcare Network Forum

Your Assignment Module Number and Heading: Section 3 Research Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities
Your Assignment Type: Standard Question
Currently Working in Childcare? No
Your knowledge: Beginner

Your Question?
1.How might the historical issues of the Pitjantjatjara people have impacted at a local , regional and state level?
2.What are some to the ways in which education care services can identify local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander custodian?
3.What where and continue to be some of the effects of the Stolen Generation on Aboriginal People?
4.What has been the general effect of colonisation on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?
5.What factors can lead to child abuse with Indigenous communities?
6.What stereotypes are you likely to hear about Aboriginal people? how can these knowledge you have assist you to address these myths or stereotype effectively?

What is your answer so far or What have you done so far as an attempt to solve this question?
1.historical issue
-low standard health care
-violents
-child abuse
-physical , sexual and psychological issues
-drug abuse
-low education

ref :http://guides.slsa.sa.gov.au/content.php

2.
-ask the traditional owner group, traditional owner descendant
-ask the local government & Indigenous community organisation
-contact the Local Aboriginal LAnd Council (LACL) or Local Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG)

3.
-low self esteem
-loneliness/depression
-violence
-trauma
-loss of identity
-loss of language
-difficult parenting

4.
-racism
-trauma from stolen generation
-removal of Aboriginal children from families

5.

-Poverty
-unemployment
-poor health
-low educational attainment
-susbstance and alcohol use

6.reference :http://www.creativespirits.info/aborigi ... tereotypes

Description and Message:
hi im not sure if I’m on the right track .if someone could please share any additional reference material to read online
Can someone also share any positive stereotype for Aboriginal people?
in question #6 what does this mean *how can these knowledge you have assist you to address these myths or stereotype effectively?

I can tell you've done some good research for this task. Just with the first response I'm adding another direction which I think the question is probably referring too and I also helping you out with Q6. Thanks for adding your references as well. It helps!

How might the historical issues of the Pitjantjatjara people have impacted at a local , regional and state level?

I think you need to change your response for this question. I think it has more to do with the recognition of the sacred sites that are important for this community such as Uluru (Ayers Rock). Here is some more information:

Pitjantjatjara

how can these knowledge you have assist you to address these myths or stereotype effectively

By learning more about their culture
Understanding their customs and traditions
Learning about their history and heritage

,
L.A

Thanks L.A,

For all the help , information and resources you had provided, I greatly appreciate it.

so what was the answer for the first one.

hi jorkarcou,

Lorna already answer the question for the first one