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Religious Diversity in Australia

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This chapter will explore religious diversity and how religion can impact delivery of health services. Students will be introduced to the main religious groups in Australia and explore how the different religions interact and are impacted on by the dominant Christian beliefs in Australia. The chapter will discuss how spirituality can assist people to end a sense of meaning or purpose in their lives in a way that is strongly influenced by cultural heritage. Students will be guided through activities to explore how religious beliefs adopted by people influence the way that individuals, families and community groups respond to significant life events like birth, illness, death and dying. Case studies will be provided as a basis for discussion about how health professionals can respond sensitively toward the beliefs and values of diverse religious groups in their care.

History

Publication title

Culture, Diversity and Health in Australia: Towards Culturally Safe Health Care

Edition

1st

Editors

T Dune, K McLeod, and R Williams

Pagination

160-174

ISBN

9780367686765

Department/School

School of Social Sciences

Publisher

Routledge

Place of publication

United Kingdom

Extent

14

Repository Status

  • Restricted

Socio-economic Objectives

Social structure and health

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