Practising culture on Country can improve Aboriginal people’s health and wellbeing
Practising culture on Country can improve Aboriginal people's health and wellbeing
Despite decades of policy interventions, the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is declining against defined targets. And yet, health and wellbeing continue to be measured against deficit-focused “gaps” between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians in health research and policy.
Why Workplace Well-Being Programs Don’t Achieve Better Outcomes
Why Workplace Well-Being Programs Don't Achieve Better Outcomes
By 2026, global corporate spending on wellness programs is set to top $94.6 billion, yet anticipated improvements in well-being are not being realized, and, in fact, mental health needs are continuing to rise around the world. Drawing on a large body of recent research, the authors argue that well-being programs are failing, in part, because they focus on individual solutions rather than the broader systems that affect workers. The authors offer research-backed solutions to companies looking to better predict mental health improvements and increase the return-on-investment in their well-being programs.
Redefining the gap: Cultural connection key to Aboriginal health
Redefining the gap: Cultural connection key to Aboriginal health
New research on Aboriginal health highlights the critical role played by cultural connection and calls for a rethink of the health system’s approach to closing the gap.