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Prototyping of the evidence-informed co-designed therapeutic approach for Noongar children with abuse and neglect related trauma with Aboriginal healing practitioners

Prototyping of the evidence-informed co-designed therapeutic approach for Noongar children with abuse and neglect related trauma with Aboriginal healing practitioners 2022 – University of South Australia Researchers: Lead Chief Investigator: Professor Victoria Hovane; Co-Investigators: Professor Leah Bromfield, Dr Sharni Chan, Yorgum Healing Services, Ralph Mogridge and Associates Priority Area: Indigenous Mental Health Overview: A multi-staged […]

The co-design of practical wellbeing measures for the Aboriginal healthcare workforce

The co-design of practical wellbeing measures for the Aboriginal healthcare workforce Flinders University 2021 Researchers: Professor Mike Kyrios and Professor Sarah Wendt, Joep Van Agteren The healthcare workforce is at a particularly higher risk of developing work-related psychological stresses. While tools and programs to address workplace stresses exist, they are largely focused on non-Indigenous populations, […]

Removal of Aboriginal Infants in a Hospital Setting: Examining Practices

Removal of Aboriginal Infants in a Hospital Setting: Examining Practices Flinders University 2021 Researchers: Dr Michelle Jones, Jackie Ah Kit, Dr Carmela Bastian This research aims to examine the decision-making processes and the role of the hospital social worker and other staff in the removal of Aboriginal infants 2018-2020 at Women’s and Children’s Health Network. […]