My Australian Culture by https://padlet.com/elisemareescott3/zkrx7k9cuxsys1cp An insight on how lucky I am to be Australian en-us 2023-09-26 10:33:59 UTC 2023-10-11 13:31:32 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f30f.png Social Determinants elisemareescott3 https://padlet.com/elisemareescott3/zkrx7k9cuxsys1cp/wish/2725632331 Food insecurity
  • Low-income families struggle afford food. Refugees  struggle to balance food expenses with everyday living necessities and are often sending their money home to  loved ones. Food is becoming difficult to purchase for refugees due to the rising cost of living. The lack of access to transportation and cooking utilities, make it difficult for refugees to provide food for their families (Coalition). 

Unemployment and job insecurity
  • Qualifications refugees have gained overseas may not be recognised in Australia. Those who struggle with basic English struggle with gaining employment. Most employers look for people with proficient English skills in order to work (Refugee Council Of Australia). Many refugees are on temporary visas, making employers less likely to hire them (Coalition). Many refugees are unable to afford qualifications, hence making work harder to find in Australia. (“Hire Refugees and Asylum Seekers”).

Education
  • Due to refugee students having limited English and little to no prior schooling, education can be difficult. Students in Australia are expected to have high levels of English literacy to gain the most out of their education. Many refugee parents struggle to find employment, hence impacting their ability to pay for schooling for their children, leading to the child missing out on sufficient education (“Supporting Refugee Education”). 
]]> 2023-09-29 06:20:53 UTC https://padlet.com/elisemareescott3/zkrx7k9cuxsys1cp/wish/2725632331 Australian Football League elisemareescott3 https://padlet.com/elisemareescott3/zkrx7k9cuxsys1cp/wish/2725632404 AFL is an Australian sport involving an oval shaped ball and comprises of teams all over Australia.
Teams: 18
Recent premiership winner: Collingwood 2023

Fun Facts: 
  • AFL was invented in 1858 to keep Cricketers fit in the off season (“Facts about Australia | Interesting & Fun Australia Facts”).
  • Players can't throw the ball, only kick, handball and bounce.
  • AFL celebrates cultural diversity and almost 14% of players are from various cultures. Each year, one round is dedicated to celebrating cultural diversity (“Seven Interesting Facts about the AFL”).

  • “Facts about Australia | Interesting & Fun Australia Facts.” Stayatbase.com, 28 Mar. 2019, www.stayatbase.com/australia/weird-facts-about-australia/.
  • “Seven Interesting Facts about the AFL.” Jimboomba Times, 6 Apr. 2022, www.jimboombatimes.com.au/story/7690197/seven-interesting-facts-about-the-afl/.

]]> 2023-09-29 06:20:58 UTC https://padlet.com/elisemareescott3/zkrx7k9cuxsys1cp/wish/2725632404 What does Health mean to me? elisemareescott3 https://padlet.com/elisemareescott3/zkrx7k9cuxsys1cp/wish/2725632681 Health to me means having overall positive mental and physical wellbeing. Improved health leads to increased quality of life, increased life expectancy, both physical and mental wellbeing, increased productivity and overall increased happiness. I feel the most healthy when I am eating clean, exercising regularly and not suffering from any sicknesses or colds.

I also live in a country that have health resources readily available including psychologists, general practices, hospitals and dentists.]]> 2023-09-29 06:21:24 UTC https://padlet.com/elisemareescott3/zkrx7k9cuxsys1cp/wish/2725632681 Common health issues upon refugee arrival elisemareescott3 https://padlet.com/elisemareescott3/zkrx7k9cuxsys1cp/wish/2725633288 Country focus: Mozambique is one of the poorest countries located in East Africa. Mozambique is in extreme poverty. Mozambique has 1,028,743 internally displaced people and over 2 million in need of humanitarian assistance (crisisresponse.iom.int, n.d.).

With reference to health concerns listed on the Australian Refugee Health Practice Guide, three important health concerns present in people arriving from Mozambique are tuberculosis, malaria and HIV. 

Tuberculosis:
  • Infection by Mycobacterium tuberculosis causes tuberculosis, a type of bacterial infection. Tuberculosis is an airborne disease and can be transmitted via coughing, sneezing and bodily fluids from surrounding people. Symptoms include fever, coughing, fatigue, night sweats and unexplained weight loss (CDC). Approximately 12,400 people die from Tuberculosis in Mozambique each year. (“CDC in Mozambique | Global Health | CDC”). 
  • One treatment available for tuberculosis is taking antibiotics typically for at least six months. Doctors will monitor and determine how long a patient is required to take medication (Mayo Clinic).

Malaria:
  • Malaria is caused by a parasite called Plasmodium and is transmitted via infected Anopheles mosquitoes. Malaria can be fatal, so it is crucial to get on top of it as quickly as possible. Symptoms include fever, chills, headaches, muscle and abdominal pain, confusion or nausea. 
  • An available treatment for Malaria involves different types of medications depending on the type of malaria. Medications include chloroquine, primaquine and artemisinin based combination therapy medicines (World Health Organisation).

HIV:
  • Human immunodeficiency virus is a virus that attacks the immune system. It is spread through contact with body fluids. Fighting off diseases is difficult due to HIV weakening the immune system. Symptoms include fever, fatigue, rashes, muscle aches and swollen lymph nodes (“HIV/AIDS”).
  • There is no cure for HIV, but there is treatment available for controlling it. Treatment for refugees infected with HIV include antiretroviral treatment. This involves suppressing HIV replication (CDC, “Treatment | Living with HIV | HIV Basics | HIV/AIDS | CDC”). 


  • “Treatment | Living with HIV | HIV Basics | HIV/AIDS | CDC.” Www.cdc.gov, 26 May 2022, www.cdc.gov/hiv/basics/livingwithhiv/treatment.html#:~:text=HIV%20treatment%20(antiretroviral%20therapy%20or.
  • CDC. “Fact Sheets | General | Tuberculosis: General Information | TB | CDC.” Www.cdc.gov, 29 Apr. 2020, www.cdc.gov/tb/publications/factsheets/general/tb.htm#:~:text=Tuberculosis%20(TB)%20is%20a%20disease.
  • “CDC in Mozambique | Global Health | CDC.” Www.cdc.gov, 24 May 2023, www.cdc.gov/globalhealth/countries/mozambique/default.htm#tb. Accessed 10 Oct. 2023.
  • “HIV/AIDS.” Www.who.int, www.who.int/health-topics/hiv-aids#tab=tab_3.
  • World Health Organization. “Malaria.” Who.int, World Health Organization: WHO, 29 Mar. 2023, www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/malaria.
  • crisisresponse.iom.int. (n.d.). Mozambique Crisis Response Plan 2023 | Global Crisis Response Platform. [online] Available at: https://crisisresponse.iom.int/response/mozambique-crisis-response-plan 2023#:~:text=NORTHERN%20MOZAMBIQUE%3A%20Northern%20Mozambique%20is [Accessed 10 Oct. 2023].

]]> 2023-09-29 06:22:14 UTC https://padlet.com/elisemareescott3/zkrx7k9cuxsys1cp/wish/2725633288 Domain 7: Professional Practice elisemareescott3 https://padlet.com/elisemareescott3/zkrx7k9cuxsys1cp/wish/2725634733 For me, the most relevant aspect of competency standard 12.1 was the potential impact my own values and beliefs could have on my interaction in healthcare settings. I have learnt I need to approach patients with an open mind and put my own bias aside. It is vital I learn about different cultures as this will enable me to communicate appropriately. I have improved my understanding of upholding patient autonomy and ensuring they know they’re able to make their own decisions. I strive to enable my patients to feel comfortable enough to discuss their own cultural concerns with me by participating in open communication. In order for me to apply this in a healthcare setting, I am committed to expand my learning of different cultures by researching resources to assist. These skills are essential to providing ethical patient centred care and aim to reduce cultural disparities (Migrant and Refugee Women’s Health Partnership). 

  • Migrant and Refugee Women’s Health Partnership. Culturally Responsive Clinical Practice: Working with People from Migrant and Refugee Backgrounds COMPETENCY STANDARDS FRAMEWORK for CLINICIANS. 2019.
]]> 2023-09-29 06:24:13 UTC https://padlet.com/elisemareescott3/zkrx7k9cuxsys1cp/wish/2725634733 Fun facts about Australia elisemareescott3 https://padlet.com/elisemareescott3/zkrx7k9cuxsys1cp/wish/2727882467
  • Australia is home to 21 of the worlds 25 most venomous snakes
  • Australia is ranked second on the Human Development Index 
  • Australia has 10,685 beaches
  • Aboriginal culture is the oldest culture on Earth
  • 91% of Australia is covered by native vegetation
  • The Great Barrier Reef is the planet's largest living structure

    • (“Facts about Australia | Interesting & Fun Australia Facts”).

    “Facts about Australia | Interesting & Fun Australia Facts.” Stayatbase.com, 28 Mar. 2019, www.stayatbase.com/australia/weird-facts-about-australia/.

    ]]>     2023-10-02 02:25:26 UTC https://padlet.com/elisemareescott3/zkrx7k9cuxsys1cp/wish/2727882467     Aboriginal and Torres Strait voice to Parliament elisemareescott3 https://padlet.com/elisemareescott3/zkrx7k9cuxsys1cp/wish/2736841542 What is it?
    Recognising the First People's of Australia by creating a body in parliament called the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice (Australian Government).

    What it entails:
    Provides information to the government of issues within the Aboriginal community involving their own health, education and housing to promote positive outcome. 

    • Provides equality to all Australian Citizens 
    • Brings community together
    • Raise awareness on issues faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders

    Australian Government. “The Voice.” Voice.gov.au, Australian Government, 2023, voice.gov.au/.
    ]]>     2023-10-08 05:48:18 UTC https://padlet.com/elisemareescott3/zkrx7k9cuxsys1cp/wish/2736841542     Australian National Anthem elisemareescott3 https://padlet.com/elisemareescott3/zkrx7k9cuxsys1cp/wish/2736841711 The Australian National Anthem is used at ceremonies, assemblies, sporting and community events.]]> 2023-10-08 05:48:47 UTC https://padlet.com/elisemareescott3/zkrx7k9cuxsys1cp/wish/2736841711 Native Australian Animal elisemareescott3 https://padlet.com/elisemareescott3/zkrx7k9cuxsys1cp/wish/2736842285 The Kangaroo is a popular native Australian animal. 

    Fun facts: 
    • Average lifespan in wild: 8 years
    • Newborn Kangaroo is only 2cm long
    • There are 60 types of Kangaroos 
    • Kangaroos are the largest marsupials on Earth
    • They use their tail as a fifth leg 
    • It is estimated there are 50 million Kangaroos in Australia (Georgia).

    Georgia, University of. “10 Incredible Facts about Kangaroos.” Treehugger, www.treehugger.com/kangaroo-facts-5081686.

    ]]>     2023-10-08 05:50:40 UTC https://padlet.com/elisemareescott3/zkrx7k9cuxsys1cp/wish/2736842285     Australian Food elisemareescott3 https://padlet.com/elisemareescott3/zkrx7k9cuxsys1cp/wish/2736842682 Fairy bread is an Australian snack eaten throughout the year and it's easy to make!

    Ingredients:
    • Bread
    • Butter
    • 100's and 1000's sprinkles

    Method:
    1. Coat each slice of white bread with plenty of butter.
    2. Pour plenty of sprinkles / 100s and 1000s over the top of each slice.
    3. Slice the bread into triangles and enjoy! (Wandercooks)

    • O’Connell, Jan. “Australian Food Timeline - Fairy Bread First Described.” Australian Food Timeline, 17 Sept. 1920, australianfoodtimeline.com.au/fairy-bread/. 
    • Wandercooks. “Australian Fairy Bread Recipe.” Wandercooks, 27 Oct. 2020, www.wandercooks.com/australian-christmas-fairy-bread/.

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