Aboriginal communities
South Australia is home to many Aboriginal communities and language groups, all with different cultural beliefs, cultural practices and distinct languages.
Preventive Health SA celebrates the rich and diverse history of all Aboriginal cultures in South Australia and is committed to working with Aboriginal communities and organisations, on priority issues identified by Aboriginal people, to achieve the best outcomes for Aboriginal communities across South Australia.
The Aboriginal Health Promotion team’s priority is to focus on strengthening cultural resilience and capacity through community led actions that improves the health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal people.
The Aboriginal Health Promotion Strategy defines and describes the intention to strengthen the cultural determinants of health, with a particular focus on Aboriginal children, young people and families/parents/caregivers.
The strategy explores appropriate approaches to supporting communities’ aim to practice and strengthen culture.
