More than medicine: A different view of health
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Western medicine treats the body, but for Yolŋu people, health is something much bigger. Wellbeing is tied to land, kinship, and the natural environment, passed down through generations. This traditional way of looking at health and wellbeing has sustained Yolŋu communities for centuries, but today, it exists alongside Western healthcare. In this episode, Dr. Sarah Hanieh speaks with Marcus Lacey to explore Yolŋu perspectives on health, the vital role of country in healing, and why these traditions remain essential in today’s world.
