Writing Media Journal/portfolio
Chosen topic and why it is an Indigenous health issue
Background
2. The 4 media items analysis
Full reference and working link at beginning of each item
Summary and analysis of key points in item
How fits into unit overall and topics discussed or covered
How media item contributes to the topic discussion or debate
Personal reflection on the issue
3. ConclusionMedia Article on which assignment to be written:
750 words on article: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-05-05/calls-for-government-to-address-indigenous-suicide/7380448750 words on article: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-03-16/rise-in-aboriginal-youth-seeking-headspace-mental-health-service/7251470750 words on article: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-03-24/curtin-university-creates-indigenous-mental-health-degree/7272094750 words on article: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-09-12/duplication-of-indigenous-mental-health-services-in-wa/7836246Total References: 15 20These issues or topics can be covered on those above mentioned assignments.
1. Outline the diversity of Indigenous health needs and perspectives
2. Discuss the relationship between racism, power and authority
3. Explore the links between identity, discrimination and health
4. Discuss the concepts of colonisation, decolonisation and self-determination and the impact on Indigenous peoples health;
5. Explore Indigenous health policies of the past, present and future;
6. Consider how policies can improve or worsen the capacity and resilience of Indigenous peoples.
7. Contested knowledges and negotiated understandings
8. Demographics and health profiles of Indigenous Australians
9. Definitions and models of health: more than a disease focused biomedical model
10. Myths and stereotypes: there is no recipe or magic formula
11. Indigenous health priorities
12. Contested knowledges and negotiated understandings
13. Demographics and health profiles of Indigenous Australians
14. Definitions and models of health: more than a disease focused biomedical model
15. Myths and stereotypes: there is no recipe or magic formula
16. Indigenous health priorities