Context of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples' Health

Assessment #1: Essay – Context of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ Health

Words: 2,000

Grade worth: 40%

Due: 5pm, Friday 17th August 2018 (end of Week 4)

Submit electronically: Use the Assessment Submission Link on the home page of the course website.

You will write an academic essay focusing on a chronic health condition experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. You will describe how key demographic, social, or cultural factors impact upon this health issue. You will then describe the effectiveness of a contemporary healthcare strategy in relation to the chronic health condition.

Ensure you include one health perspective of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. You will also explain how you might apply your knowledge of the health perspective (eg model of health, practice examples) towards improving the health status of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Please refer to the course website for further information about the assessment. The marking rubric and feedback form for this assessment are located in the Assessment folder. Review the criteria so you are clear about the expectations for the assignment. Your tutor will return the completed feedback form with comments on the assignment.