Journal article
Social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Aboriginal controlled social housing
A Brown, T Haregu, G Gee, F Mensah, L Waters, SJ Brown, JM Nicholson, K Hegarty, D Smith, S D’Amico, R Ritte, Y Paradies, G Armstrong
BMC Public Health | BMC | Published : 2023
Open access
Abstract
Background: Little is known about the wellbeing and aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living in social housing. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living in social housing face common social housing challenges of low income, higher incidence of mental health issues and poorer health along with specific challenges due to the impacts of colonisation and its ongoing manifestations in racism and inequity. A greater understanding of social and emotional wellbeing needs and aspirations is essential in informing the provision of appropriate support. Methods: Surveys of social and emotional wellbeing (SEWB) were completed by 95 Aboriginal people aged 16 years an..
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Awarded by National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Acknowledgements
We thank the communities and staff of Aboriginal Housing Victoria, particularly Darren Smith, Samantha French, and the peer researchers who worked closely with community to collect survey data.