Sydney s new harbourside walk named Yananurala invites you to walk, think, listen and hear on Gadigal Country
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Sydney s new harbourside walk named Yananurala invites you to walk, think, listen and hear on Gadigal Country
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Chairperson of the Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council, Indigenous Knowledge
These inequalities include shorter life expectancy, poorer general health and lower levels of education and employment. Less known is transport inequality and its health implications for Indigenous people.
Walking is a healthy form of physical activity and is proven to reduce rates of chronic disease.
Neighbourhood walkability is associated with the number of trips people can make on foot. People living in areas with lower walkability tend to walk less.
Our research shows that 70% of the Indigenous population in the City of Sydney live in neighbourhoods with lower-than-average walkability. This has the potential to aggravate Indigenous people’s health issues, potentially widening the health gap with non-Indigenous Australians, instead of closing it.
Indigenous inequality in Australia has long been known to the public and policy makers. Yet, successive local, state, and federal governments have failed to effectively make a noticeable change in Indigenous health and wellbeing.
These inequalities include shorter life expectancy, poorer general health and lower levels of education and employment. Less known is transport inequality and its health implications for Indigenous people.
Walking is a healthy form of physical activity and is proven to reduce rates of chronic disease.
Neighbourhood walkability is associated with the number of trips people can make on foot. People living in areas with lower walkability tend to walk less.