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Gaawaadhi Gadudha: understanding how cultural camps impact health, well-being and resilience among Aboriginal adults in New South Wales, Australia—a collaborative study protocol
Authors
Yashadhana A, Zwi AB, Brady B, et al
Description
The health and well-being of Aboriginal Australians is linked to their culture and Country. This study aims to challenge the 'deficit approach' to health inequities by seeking to examine how cultural connection, practice and resilience among Aboriginal peoples impacts health through participation in ‘cultural camps’ held on sites of cultural significance promotes health and well-being.
Why is this useful for rural and remote people?
The majority of Aboriginal Australians live in rural and remote communities and therefore addressing the unique needs of Aboriginal Australians needs to be core to any strategy to addressing health inequities in rural and remote communities. The experiences and cultural practices of Aboriginal people have significant implications for how health care services are accessed, accepted and understood. It is important for rural and remote communities to recognise differences in how Aboriginal people experience health care in developing strategies to address local health needs.
Suggested Citation
Yashadhana A, Zwi AB, Brady B, et al Gaawaadhi Gadudha: understanding how cultural camps impact health, well-being and resilience among Aboriginal adults in New South Wales, Australia—a collaborative study protocol BMJ Open 2023
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