First Nations Australians’ self-determination in health and alcohol policy development: a Delphi study ...

• Main Authors: Stearne, A E., Lee, Kylie, Allsop, S, Shakeshaft, A, Wright, M
• Format: Text
• Language: unknown
• Published: La Trobe 2022
• Subjects: Public health not elsewhere classified; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing not elsewhere classified; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health policy; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander political participation and representation; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social impact and program evaluation; Sociology not elsewhere classified; First Nations
• Online Access: https://dx.doi.org/10.26181/20388180; https://opal.latrobe.edu.au/articles/journal_contribution/First_Nations_Australians_self-determination_in_health_and_alcohol_policy_development_a_Delphi_study/20388180

Background: Recognition of the role of structural, cultural, political and social determinants of health is increasing. A key principle of each of these is self-determination, and according to the United Nations (2007), this is a right of Indigenous Peoples. For First Nations Australians, opportunities to exercise this right appear to be limited. This paper explores First Nations Australian communities’ responses to reducing alcohol-related harms and improving the health and well-being of their communities, with a focus on understanding perceptions and experiences of their self-determination. It is noted that while including First Nations Australians in policies is not in and of itself self-determination, recognition of this right in the processes of developing health and alcohol policies is a critical element. This study aims to identify expert opinion on what is needed for First Nations Australians’ self-determination in the development of health- and alcohol-related policy. Methods: This study used the ...