Category Archives: Merely Academic

A new warrior for a new age John M Wenitong is a perfect example of Australia’s cosmopolitan culture: he is parts Scottish, Aboriginal, Nepalese, Sri Lankan and Indian. Born in Gladstone in 1955, he did not discover his ancient Australian heritage until 23. At 36 he finished his degree in Literature and Aboriginal Studies andContinue reading “John M Wenitong”

This essay argues that the dispossession of native peoples around the globe originates within the worldview of the colonial empires of western Europe. This worldview underpins globalisation and continues impacting human lives and natural ecosystems. In Australia, one clear example of this worldview in practice is mining: one tentacle of globalised industry. The result forContinue reading “Dispossession, Mining & Technologies”

 Global White and the Mabo Case I recognise Indigenous custom and inheritance of the land. I recognise the British Crown has no legal sovereignty over the lands and islands of Australia.  Australian culture presents as friendly, fair and free, yet this quickly dissipates when inspecting Australia’s historical and current treatment of its non-white citizens, in particularContinue reading “Eddie Mabo and Legal Doctrine”

This biography attempts to inform the reader as to the limitations of biographical work: the records of First Nations peoples in Australia is limited, partly through oral cultural tradition, partly through the destructive colonial policy of ‘assimilation’. However it is vital the reader ‘fill in the blanks’ when reading about our Indigenous people’s lives. WhileContinue reading “Multuggerah (c. 1820-1846)”

Section 1 Part A: Pre-Contact Aboriginal Maori Sami Pre-Contact The Dreamtime:Human, physical and sacred worlds exist throughout all time; all things are connected physically, socially and spiritually (Aboriginal Art and Culture 2021). The Matauranga:Intergenerational observations continuously extended: psychology, astronomy, philosophy, science, ecology and justice (Dell 2021). Paganism:All things have a spiritual force; polytheistic: Father, Mother,Continue reading “Comparing Indigenous Cultures”

Mod 8 or 9 Reflective Blog Alternatives Connell explores the definition of masculinity as a social order related to biological reproduction (p. 71 1995) and white heterosexuals as the default of patriarchy (p. 77 1995). Connell (p. 78 1995) also notes that being gay is a detraction from being a real man, due to itsContinue reading “What is Masculinity?”

University of New England Armidale HLTH101: Information and Evidence in Health and Social Care Due Date 03/02/2021 Critical Reflection This document is specifically for the purpose of developing critical reflection techniques. Through the Health 101 course as part of the Diploma in Community Welfare and Wellbeing, students made six forum posts as part of professional skillsContinue reading “Critical Reflection & Evidence”

Proving professional interdisciplinary teamwork. University of New England Armidale HLTH102: Interprofessional Practice in Health and Social Care Due Date 03/02/2021 The Definition of Leader  The Health 102: Interprofessional Practice in Health and Social Care course, provided at the University of New England, Armidale, provides a case study by which students may become familiar with relevantContinue reading “Communication Breakdowns”