Although health was not a major concern for most participants, some saw health as an important factor underlying resilience.
“I always believe that, you know, that an important factor is having a healthy body, you know, eating healthy, exercise, these help. Have a healthy lifestyle and also just being positive.”
Health was not considered important for most interviewed participants. Aboriginal people, generally older females, are usually concerned with other family members’ issues and tend to neglect their own wellbeing.
However, a small number of participants spoke of health as a factor in helping them face adversities. One participant believed he has always been able to bounce back due to his good health:
“You know because I have been able to bounce back because I have been fairly healthy you know I have looked after myself.”
Another participant believed having a healthy lifestyle is important:
“I always believe that, you know, that an important factor is having a healthy body, you know, eating healthy, exercise, these help. Have a healthy lifestyle and also just being positive.”
Another participant, like some others who were interviewed, spoke of certain family members; the following participant was concerned with the health of his older brother:
“…well you know he needs to move on because it’s not healthy for ya.”
Although health was not a major concern for most participants, there was some who saw health as an important factor in resilience. Being physically healthy better equipped individuals to face and conquer adversity.