Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Resources

Synthesises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ concerns and priorities about food and nutrition to inform policies to improve health equity. Could be used for learning about Indigenous perspectives; reflecting on best practice.

Discusses how First Nations peoples maintain strong connections with historical food culture, while creating new preferences, and traditions around food, termed foodways. Could be used for learning about Indigenous perspectives; considering best practice.

Discuss current ways that Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are portrayed in the literature in relation to nutrition and proposes a new way forward. Could be used for reflecting on impact of work and cultural safety.

Discusses results of a community-driven project for improving food environments and nutrition for Victorian Aboriginal Communities. Could be used for considering best practice; embedding Indigenous perspectives.

Applies an ‘Indigenist’ inquiry lens and ‘yarning’ as a method to further understand from an Indigenous perspective concepts of nutrition, health and wellbeing. Could be used for learning about Indigenous perspectives; reflecting on best practice.

Grey literature, some in language, about Indigenous health, nutrition, and plant-based medicine. Could be used for learning about Indigenous perspectives.

Explores the significance of traditional Indigenous foods and eating practices. Could be used for learning about Indigenous perspectives; reflecting on best practice.