Includes bibliographical references and index.

Culture, identity and indigenous Australian peoples -- Racism, colonisation/colonialism and impacts on indigenous people -- Contemprary indigenous Australians -- Indigenous Australian concepts of health and well-being -- Indigenous access to health and health services -- Ethics and indigenous health care: cultural competencies, protocols and integrity -- Communication for working with indigenous Australians -- Case examples of primary health care -- Physical health among indigenous Australians -- Nutrition and diet in indigenous communities -- Mental health among indigenous Australians -- Impacts of substance abuse, violence and self-harm in indigenous communities -- Disability in indigenous Australians -- Allied health and indigenous Australians -- Final word.

Assists the student reader, through simple and practical strategies, to appreciate and understand the importance of 'getting it right', when working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians in urban and remote areas. Authors: Toombs & Hampton from University of Queensland.