Connecting and reconnecting to a community, with a sense of belonging - Exploring Aboriginal Elders' perspectives of engaging in a physical activity program.
Margaret J R GidgupMarion KickettKeith D HillJacqueline Francis-CoadTammy WeselmanJulieann CoombesRebecca IversNicole BowserVilma PalaciosAnne-Marie HillPublished in: Health promotion journal of Australia : official journal of Australian Association of Health Promotion Professionals (2022)
Aboriginal Elders valued the opportunity to engage in a culturally appropriate PA program. Benefits were appreciated as holistic in nature, with Elders seeing improvements in their mental, physical and emotional health. SO WHAT?: Increasing access to culturally appropriate, decolonised PA programs is a fundamental health promotion approach for working with older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.