Question

What western systems and structures impact Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and their engagement with services?

(Word limit 250)

Answer 1

Aboriginal mainly belong to Australia.They are the indigenous people their. They are also located elsewhere like Tiwi island, Fraser island, Tasmania and others. Torres Strait islanders are residents of Torres Strait. The impact of Western Culture upon them are :-

1)The impact of settlement with all the modern technologies, made the aboriginals losing their culture land. The satellite technologies are putting pressure on their lifestyles.

2) Enforcement of new laws raged the Aboriginals. This led to unannounced illegal taking away of their forefathers' lands.

3) The indigenous people are becoming poorer day by day. Due to external forces taking away their land, their population is hindering a lot.