A method for the delivery of health and mental health in a small Aboriginal population using the doctor as a social change agent. 1972.

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A method for the delivery of health and mental health in a small Aboriginal population using the doctor as a social change agent. 1972.

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Examines methods used in psychiatric investigation of Aboriginal communities, outlines method involving placement of resident specialist as used in Human Ecology of the Arid Zone project, describes Bourke Aboriginal population, living conditions,; population increase, research design, social change 1) biological - health/assessment of patients, 2) psychological - study of child behaviour disorders, alcoholism, mental health, 3) social - advancement association, adult education; work of Aboriginal liaison officers, Abschol; comparison with research elsewhere, importance of doctor as change agent.

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Cawte, John

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National Union of Australian Students Aboriginal Scholarship Scheme. From the description of Records [manuscript]. 1965-1970. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225721903 ...

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