Episode of Series “Four corners (Television program)”.
Looks at two problems facing First Nations people in Alice Springs - child care and alcoholism. In 1970 the death rate among First Nations children rose to nearly 1 in 5, one of the highest infant mortality rates in the world. Today the ratio has improved, but the health of First Nations people still presents a grim picture. Interviews people concerned. Reporter: Brian King; Photographer: Richard Bailie-Mace; Sound: Peter Lipscomb.
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ACMI Identifier
000045
Language
English
Subject categories
Aboriginal Australia → Aboriginal Australians - Alcohol use
Aboriginal Australia → Aboriginal Australians - Attitudes
Aboriginal Australia → Aboriginal Australians - Children
Aboriginal Australia → Aboriginal Australians - Health and hygiene
Aboriginal Australia → Aboriginal Australians - Treatment
Aboriginal Australia → Racism - Australia
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Alice Springs (N.T.)
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Aboriginal Australians - Social conditions
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Racism - Australia
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Infants - Mortality
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Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)