My Australian Culture by Dayna Sharpe https://padlet.com/daynasharpe14/nlc9f6uck0h9q556 en-us 2023-09-28 06:36:10 UTC 2023-10-09 08:30:04 UTC hello@padlet.com My Definition of Health daynasharpe14 https://padlet.com/daynasharpe14/nlc9f6uck0h9q556/wish/2725603053 To me, health means living your life without concern for your own or loved one's mental, physical, and social health. Health means being in a complete state of happiness, surrounded by healthy, happy people. Being aware of health concerns and taking preventative action against disease and illness. ]]> 2023-09-29 05:33:31 UTC https://padlet.com/daynasharpe14/nlc9f6uck0h9q556/wish/2725603053 Australian Wildlife daynasharpe14 https://padlet.com/daynasharpe14/nlc9f6uck0h9q556/wish/2727984446 One of Australia's native animals is the kangaroo. Kangaroos have short hair, powerful back legs, short forelimbs, big feet, and a large long tail. Kangaroos are known for their muscular tail. They have pouches where the joey is grown and cared for. We Australians share a love for these beautiful animals.

Bush Heritage Australia, (2023), species, Kangaroos https://www.bushheritage.org.au/species/kangaroos#:~:text=Where%20do%20kangaroos%20live%3F,both%20species%20prefer%2]]> 2023-10-02 04:51:37 UTC https://padlet.com/daynasharpe14/nlc9f6uck0h9q556/wish/2727984446 Australian food daynasharpe14 https://padlet.com/daynasharpe14/nlc9f6uck0h9q556/wish/2727988163 Vegemite is an Australian traditional food, made from vegetables, yeast extract, and spice additives, appearing as a dark brown paste (Jeroen Stanff 2017). It is most commonly eaten on toast or in sandwiches with butter although can be enjoyed on crackers with cheese, in pasta, with eggs, and my personal favorite, vegemite scrolls.
Click on the link to see an easy 3-ingredient recipe for vegemite scrolls. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxQMDLRHlLs 
My family and I enjoy making these when we go to family and friend gatherings where we all bring our favorite foods to share and catch up with each other.
Jeroen Stanff, (2017), Nomads, Australian Food, the most iconic Australian Cuisine https://nomadsworld.com/australian-food/ ]]> 2023-10-02 04:55:49 UTC https://padlet.com/daynasharpe14/nlc9f6uck0h9q556/wish/2727988163 Domain 7 daynasharpe14 https://padlet.com/daynasharpe14/nlc9f6uck0h9q556/wish/2727994574
I have read and understood domain 7 of the framework for clinicians and particularly focused on competency standard 12 'Clinicians are committed to cultural responsiveness, reflexivity and self-awareness in all aspects of practice.'
For me, the most important idea in this competency standard is that as a student nurse, I can make people of all cultures feel accepted and safe when receiving care. Previously I did not notice how important it is to be culturally aware when working with people from different upbringings and cultures.
I have developed my knowledge and understanding of culturally insensitive practices that negatively impact health and how to minimize this in the workplace.
Having read and understood this competency standard I will be sure to be aware of myself and other cultures within my work by taking time to educate myself on other cultures through research and conversation with patients and colleagues. 

Migrant and Refugee Women's Health Partnership, (2019), Australian Government Department of Health, https:///Culturally-responsive-clinical-practice-Working-with-people-from-migrant-and-refugee-backgrounds-Jan2019.pdf]]> 2023-10-02 05:03:15 UTC https://padlet.com/daynasharpe14/nlc9f6uck0h9q556/wish/2727994574 Social determinants of health impact on migrant/refugees daynasharpe14 https://padlet.com/daynasharpe14/nlc9f6uck0h9q556/wish/2727995190 Food insecurity-
During the long hard journey for refugees, nutritious food or any food at all is not always available. During this time refugees are forced to live in inhumane living conditions when affording and accessing food is a challenge. Affording food would also be an issue for them.
Early childhood development-
Many families flee their country with young children to get them to a safe place to live and grow up. However, before settling in a new country, the children are forced to live through cruel circumstances for years leading to the children suffering from trauma, stress, lack of education, and isolation. 
Access to affordable health services of decent quality- 
Refugees are unable to access health services when migrating due to high costs and isolation. It is common for refugees to get sick, not being able to access health care in this time will lead to them getting very sick. Once in Australia, they struggle to access health services due to the high costs that they cannot afford due to unemployment.
World Health Organization (WHO), (2023), determinants of health, https://www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/determinants-of-health 

]]> 2023-10-02 05:04:00 UTC https://padlet.com/daynasharpe14/nlc9f6uck0h9q556/wish/2727995190 Principle health issues faced by refugees daynasharpe14 https://padlet.com/daynasharpe14/nlc9f6uck0h9q556/wish/2727996552 Focus country: Afghanistan
Afghanistan has experienced more than 4 decades of conflict and instability leading to about 2 thirds of the population in need of humanitarian and protection assistance from countries such as Australia. Since 2021, more than 1.6 million Afghans have fled the country. (USA for UNHCR 2023). 
Mental Health issues-
Trauma, conflict, family separation, and human rights violations are a few of the factors that refugees experience before arriving in Australia leading to high rates of mental health issues. Settlement can be mentally challenging due to experiencing life in a new country, language barriers, housing, accessing employment, loss of community, and cultural differences. A way to reduce the rates of mental illness on arrival to Australia is by trying to keep families and small communities together once they arrive.
Lack of immunizations-  Refugees are at high risk of being unimmunized or under-immunized when arriving in Australia. Humanitarian disasters can disrupt vaccination programs and health services, which can affect the availability and effectiveness of vaccines. A solution for this is to provide catch-up immunizations for these people so their immunization status is equal to Australian-born people of the same age.
Malaria- 
Malaria is a mosquito-spread infection that can be brought to Australia via refugees. Australia was declared free from endemic malaria in 1981. Malaria can be treated with prescription drugs which will vary depending on the person's age, place of infection, and type of malaria.

Victorian Foundation for Survivors of Torture, (2023), Australian Refugee Health practice guide, https://refugeehealthguide.org.au/malaria/ ]]> 2023-10-02 05:05:23 UTC https://padlet.com/daynasharpe14/nlc9f6uck0h9q556/wish/2727996552 Australia's Health daynasharpe14 https://padlet.com/daynasharpe14/nlc9f6uck0h9q556/wish/2727998269 Australians have good health and good access to the health care needed however this varies depending on where in Australia one lives.
  • in 2016-17 Australia spent nearly $181 billion on health
  • in 2022, Australians lost 5.5 million years of healthy life 
  • Two in three adults are living with overweight or obesity in 2018

Australian Government, (2023), Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Australia's health https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports-data/australias-health/summaries

]]> 2023-10-02 05:07:23 UTC https://padlet.com/daynasharpe14/nlc9f6uck0h9q556/wish/2727998269 Australian flag daynasharpe14 https://padlet.com/daynasharpe14/nlc9f6uck0h9q556/wish/2727998825 The Australian flag has 3 symbols each meaning something different and important including the Union Jack, the Commonwealth Star, and the Southern Cross.
The Australian flag is a symbol of the diverse country we are and how welcoming we are to other cultures and beliefs. 

Australian Government, (2023), Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, Australian Symbols booklet https://www.pmc.gov.au/publications/australian-symbols-booklet/national-symbols/australian-national-flag#:~:text=The%20Commonwealth%20Star%2C%20symbolising%20Australia's,1908%20to%20recognise%20Australia's%20territories.]]> 2023-10-02 05:08:06 UTC https://padlet.com/daynasharpe14/nlc9f6uck0h9q556/wish/2727998825 Australian sport daynasharpe14 https://padlet.com/daynasharpe14/nlc9f6uck0h9q556/wish/2728105601 Australians are known for playing and supporting many sports that originate from different cultures. More than 90% of adults in Australia have an interest in sport and about 13 million adults take part in sport each year.

We Australians think sport is very important for our physical, mental, and social health. When playing a team sport we bond with new people which can turn into lifelong friends. Australians love to watch a support all types of sport which forms communities of like-minded people.]]> 2023-10-02 07:16:05 UTC https://padlet.com/daynasharpe14/nlc9f6uck0h9q556/wish/2728105601 Australian's mateship daynasharpe14 https://padlet.com/daynasharpe14/nlc9f6uck0h9q556/wish/2731446937
Mateship in Australia has its roots in the early years of European colonization. Early explorers in Australia relied on one another to survive in the hostile environment of the outback. They established strong groups founded on cooperation, loyalty, and trust. This has continued into Australian culture today.
Australian's mental and physical health thrive in the company of friends and family. Communities are known for having each other's back when things are tough eg. floods and fires.

Glasshouse Christian College, (2023), Mateship in Australia, https://glasshouse.qld.edu.au/mateship-in-australia/

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