I work in aboriginal aged care and health in the middle of the western Australia. I would appreciate any suggestions to help bring the community together and how to get the clients to gain an understanding of overall health and wellbeing. Thank you.
Hi Deb, aborigines are known for the poor diet they live by (even though under care they eat a good diet). Is it feasible to have a cooking session and introduce them to some new food? You could try to involve them in the process; peeling, washing, and cutting. Also, enhance physical health by dancing to aboriginal music. There is a game called ‘KALQ’ which is a traditional indigenous game from Cape York. It would have to be modified for residents by using a balloon instead of a Kangaroo fur ball. Sit 4 to 6 players in a circle about 1 meter apart. Give each a ping-pong racquet and the aim is to volley the balloon to each other and try to keep the balloon in the air the whole time.
I love this site, there is always an idea, quiz or craft that I can use or modify for my programs. After 35 years as an Activation Coordinator/Senior Facilitator, I am now semi-retired and running programs for individuals and small groups on Zoom (Mind Challenge/Theme Conversations & Your Story).
Love the forum idea and can see it being a real support to each other - wonderful to see the smiling faces, caring and positive attitudes that this field endangers!
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I work in aboriginal aged care and health in the middle of the western Australia. I would appreciate any suggestions to help bring the community together and how to get the clients to gain an understanding of overall health and wellbeing. Thank you.