Social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Aboriginal controlled social housing.

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 and older living in Aboriginal Housing Victoria social housing in 2021. The survey addres

SUBMITTER: Brown A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10557265 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature