Conference session tracks
The ICHHMO features a diverse range of session tracks covering key research areas, emerging trends and interdisciplinary innovations within the field of Oceania Studies. Each track gives researchers, academicians, industry professionals and practitioners a platform to present their work, exchange ideas and explore the advancements shaping the future of the domain.
This conference contributes to global sustainability by aligning its research discussions and academic sessions with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, fostering knowledge exchange, innovation and collaborative engagement.
Indigenous Healing Practices in Oceania
This track explores the diverse healing practices employed by Indigenous communities across Oceania. It aims to highlight the significance of traditional knowledge systems in contemporary health paradigms.
Rituals and Spirituality in Health
This session focuses on the interplay between ritual practices and health outcomes in Oceania. It examines how spirituality influences healing processes and community wellbeing.
Plants and Traditional Medicine
This track investigates the role of indigenous flora in traditional medicinal practices throughout Oceania. It seeks to document the knowledge surrounding plant-based remedies and their applications in modern healthcare.
Colonial Encounters and Health Systems
This session analyzes the impact of colonial histories on health systems and practices in Oceania. It aims to understand how colonial encounters have shaped contemporary health policies and community health outcomes.
Modernity and Indigenous Health
This track examines the challenges and opportunities presented by modernity to Indigenous health practices in Oceania. It encourages discussions on the integration of traditional and modern healthcare approaches.
Belief Systems and Health Outcomes
This session explores how belief systems within Oceania influence health behaviors and outcomes. It aims to uncover the connections between cultural beliefs and health practices in various communities.
Community Wellbeing and Social Change
This track focuses on the relationship between social change and community wellbeing in Oceania. It seeks to identify strategies that promote health and resilience amidst evolving social dynamics.
Identity and Health Practices
This session investigates the role of cultural identity in shaping health practices among Oceania's diverse populations. It aims to highlight how identity influences access to and perceptions of health services.
Policy Frameworks for Traditional Medicine
This track examines existing policy frameworks that govern the use of traditional medicine in Oceania. It aims to discuss the implications of these policies for Indigenous health practices and community health.
Disease Patterns and Traditional Responses
This session analyzes the patterns of disease prevalent in Oceania and the traditional responses employed by communities. It seeks to understand the effectiveness of these responses in contemporary health contexts.
Healthcare Access and Equity in Oceania
This track addresses issues of healthcare access and equity among Indigenous populations in Oceania. It aims to explore barriers to healthcare and propose solutions for improving health outcomes.