Year: 2005
Author(s): Edwards, C.
Book/Journal: Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal
Volume and Page Info: Vol. 29, No. 4, pp.11-14
Type: Journal
Topics:
Curriculum DevelopmentPublisher: Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal
Abstract
Dietitians and health professionals are responsible to advocate for, and contribute to the better health in Aboriginal community but many feel that they have failed to understand their needs, especially the influence of the nation's history in relation to their poor health. An initial description of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander content of Australian Nutrition and Dietetics university degrees are provided that are accredited or seeking to be accredited by the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA).