Key Takeaways from “Swim in the River”: Living Change Answer

Introduction

• Title of the video: “Swimming the River”
• Video by: The Executive Chair of Wunan Foundation
• Background of the video: The video discusses the primary issues faced by the Aboriginal people of East Kimberley and its impact on their lives.

Impact of European Settlement

• Challenges in seeking jobs, housing and business
• They needed to know how to “read” and “write” in schools.
• White settlement impacted their personal lives.
• Loss of traditional culture and homeland.
• Denial of citizenship rights.

Challenges in Adaptation

• “Crocodiles” used as a metaphor for drugs and alcohol.
• Only 40% people had the support of their families (Brammer & Clark, 2020).
• Challenges were carried on to at least four generations; drugs and alcohol issues

Damage to People and Culture

• Poor health.
• Domestic violence.
• Homelessness.
• Mental illness.
• Fetal alcohol disorder.
• Suicides.
• Loss of culture and language.

Living Change: A Solution

Three key elements to overcome these challenges:

• Opportunities
• Ability
• Responsibility

Conclusion

Suggestions:

• Welfare Reforms (by the Government)
• Parental Responsibility (by the Community)

These suggestions are essential to bring a “change”.

References

Wunan. (2013). Wunan Chairman Ian trust explains “Swimming the River”. Wunan Foundation https://wunan.org.au/wunan-chairman-ian-trust-explains-swimming-the-river/

Brammer, S., & Clark, T. (2020). COVID‐19 and management education: Reflections on challenges, opportunities, and potential futures. British journal of Management, 31(3), 453.

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