Exploring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge, experiences and perceptions of chronic health conditions in the greater Rockhampton region

"This research Project was focussed on collection new information regarding the experiences and perceptions of chronic conditions impacting on the aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community within the Greater Rockhampton region. The aim was to provide a 'voice' to those people with lived experience of chronic conditions and those who care for them, as well as other peoples in the community. This may include those who are not unwell but have friends/family that are, and who may anticipate health difficulties as they grow older. Over 60 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people directly participated in this research, as members of data collection workshops or in one-toone interviews. Workshops were held in Rockhampton, Gracemere and Yeppoon with adult Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; in addition workshops using Audience Response Technology were held with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Youth ; with clients from the Alma Street Clinic and with a group of Health Care Providers. One-on-one interviews were also carried out."--page 4.