In our own backyard: urban health inequities and Aboriginal experiences of neighbourhood life, social capital and racism

Gallaher G, Ziersch A, Baum F, Bentley M, Palmer C, et al. (2009)
In our own backyard: urban health inequities and Aboriginal experiences of neighbourhood life, social capital and racism.
Adelaide: Flinders University

This report looks at the Adelaide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health (AATSIH) study and aims to contribute to filling the gap in literature and knowledge about the health and everyday life experience of urban Indigenous peoples. The report aims to improve Indigenous urban health and empower Aboriginal individuals and their communities, by setting out the necessary changes to improve health care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for the long term. The report highlights that although Aboriginal people feel positive about their neighbourhood and community life, racism is a common experience. The findings suggest that improved access to education, employment and housing is needed to enhance the everyday life experience of urban Indigenous people.

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract

• Further information:
  • View report (PDF – 8.8MB – large file warning!)
  • Racism major obstacle to Indigenous wellbeing
    View media release: Flinders University (26 March 2009)
  • View website: Southgate Institute for Health, Society and Equity
  • View website: Flinders University
• Contact details:
  • Patricia Lamb, Southgate Institute, Flinders University, ph: (08) 7221 8444, email: patricia.lamb@flinders.edu.au