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Current housing provision for Aboriginal people is inappropriate due to its lack of cultural relevance, incompatibility with the geographic landscape, poor design and state of disrepair, and its inability to cater to the functional impairment of Aboriginal older people and people with disabilities. Inadequate housing supply, inappropriate home environments and a high incidence of disability and long-term health issues has led to compounded disadvantage, which means that many Aboriginal people with disabilities may face heightened difficulties. The complex relationship between inadequate housing supply, poor housing conditions, overcrowding, and health and disability needs to be explored further in order to design the most effective home environments in remote Aboriginal communities.
Contents
Introduction
Background
Aims and methods
Structure of this report
Home environments and health in Aboriginal communities
The home environment, home modifications, and wellbeing
The home environment, home modifications, and specific health conditions
Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases
Diseases of the circulatory system
Otitis media and glue ear
Blindness and ocular impairments
Infestation and infection
Machado Joseph Disease
Cognitive impairments
General considerations in designing effective home environments for Aboriginal clients
Culturally appropriate housing
Home-like environment
Importance of country
Outdoor living
Family and kin groups
Housing and healthy living practices
Sanitation
Hygiene and cleanliness
Pest and parasite management
Housing and the environment
Landscape fit
Building and construction materials
Conclusion
References
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