Sentences with phrase «australian cultural values»

Talk to children about the Australian cultural values you appreciate.

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Students explore how people interact across cultural boundaries and the notion of citizenship, the contribution of diverse cultural influences through migration and media, and the critical role of shared beliefs and values in an evolving Australian identity.

In the Australian Curriculum: Work Studies, Years 9 — 10, students are given opportunities to explore similarities and differences in cultural values, beliefs and practices in the context of work and enterprise and reflect on intercultural experiences.

This is consistent with the statement in the WA Premier's recently released draft report Focus on the future: The Western Australian State Sustainability Strategy (September 2002) which states «Certainty for industry's development proposals and security for Aboriginal peoples» cultural heritage and values must be equally respected within the overall development of the State», p61.

The President of the Vietnamese Community in Victoria, Thanh Van Le, and the President of the Republic of Vietnam RSL sub-branch, Victoria, in a letter to the Editor, stated «we understand about the loss of home, family and cultural values, and we too would like to express our deep sorrow to all Indigenous Australians for their suffering and offer our support for genuine reconciliation».

The recognition of the special value of Indigenous culture within the Australian national identity accords with human rights standards which observe the special contribution of minority cultures to the cultural identity of the state, advising that: [ICCPR] Article 27 is directed to ensuring the survival and continued development of the cultural, religious and social identity of the minorities concerned, thus enriching the fabric of society as a whole.

Psychosocial mediators such as history, relationships with mainstream services and connectedness may be key mediators of health for Indigenous Australians.1 Cultural values, poor health, and low socioeconomic status2 create a need for anti-smoking approaches to be tailored for Indigenous populations.3 The high overall rate of smoking in these communities potentially normalises smoking for individuals.4, 5 Low literacy levels and high rates of misuse of other substances are also associated with low rates of smoking cessation.6 Consequently, health services and health promotion programs should be specifically designed to meet the needs of this vulnerable population.

The Commission further recommends that all declarations be informed by the relevant principles contained in International mechanisms and the research conducted by the Australian Government on the provision of Indigenous peoples cultural values in water.

[30] Australian Government, Land and Water Australia, Provision for Cultural Values in Water Management: The Anmatyerr Story.

«We have in this Declaration, both internationally and in Australia, the key signposts we need to follow to create an Australia where the rights of Indigenous Peoples and our cultural differences are valued, protected and seen as a positive part of Australian culture and society.