Aim of assessment - The purpose of this assessment task is to provide students with the opportunity to compare and critically analyse the impact of current and historical events, health care policies and provision on the health of two culturally diverse communities.

Details - In this assessment task students are required to construct an essay that compares two culturally diverse groups, one of which needs to be Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

The essay is required to consider the following in comparing and critically analysing the two groups:

• Current and historical events and how they have impacted ion known risk factors in each cultural group
• How health care policies and service provision have influenced health outcomes for each cultural group

There is a word limit of 2000 words. However, do not include the reference list at the end of your assignment in the word count.

Resources -

i. Examples may be available on the vUWS site.

ii. There are a number of textbooks and resources available through the Western Sydney University Library that may assist you. Please refer to the unit's vUWS site for specific unit resources.