Babies born to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mothers die at more than twice the rate of other Australian babies, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experience higher rates of preventable illness such as heart disease, kidney disease, and diabetes. They can expect to live 8–15 years less than other Australians, with those living in very remote regions having the lowest life expectancy. These factors play a significant role in population health and wellbeing.įor Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the impacts of colonisation such as the introduction of infectious and chronic diseases and social/physical dislocation (loss of connection to family, community, and land) have contributed significantly to negative health outcomes when compared to the broader population.įor instance, in 2018-19 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals experienced a burden of disease that was 2.3 times the rate of the wider Australian community. Social determinants of health, include access to education, employment, income, appropriate health services, and secure housing. While acknowledging the strengths, resilience and impact of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in sport, many also experience a greater and avoidable burden of disease compared with the rest of the population. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) Physical activity across the life stages report (July 2018) also highlighted that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children aged 5-17 were significantly more likely to meet the physical activity guideline for moderate-to-vigorous activity (MVPA) than children in the broader population. Some of Australia's most popular sport role models, such as Patty Mills, Ashleigh Barty, Adam Goodes, and Cathy Freeman are also proud Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities have a strong connection to sport. While only 18 per cent of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people live in remote or very remote areas, they make up 47 per cent of Australians living in very remote areas. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 3.3 per cent of Australia’s population with over 80 per cent living in regional and metropolitan areas.
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