Women and Birth, vol. 27, no. 3, 2014, pp. 157-162
Description
Four major themes emerged from study using semi-structured interviews: ways of communicating, relationships, support and assistance, and challenges of the system.
AlterNative, vol. 15, no. 3, September 2019, pp. 253-260
Description
Authors work to contribute to the field of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander masculinities in Australia by foregrounding and privileging how these men perceive themselves. Study considers interviews with 13 men and discusses “Indigenous masculinities rooted in place; a relationality motivated by an intergenerational sense of responsibility; a nuanced idea of acting hard.”
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 10, no. 2, June 18, 2019
Description
Scoping review of literature on Aboriginal health, rights, and health policy highlights issues including the impact of ongoing colonialism, the role of government in rights realization, tokenism, and policies of assimilation. Notes an ongoing failure to move from rights recognition to implementation.
Journal of Medical Internet Research, vol. 16, no. 12, 2014, p. e280
Description
Looked at peer-reviewed evidence of effectiveness with respect to health promotion in the areas of smoking cessation, sexual health, and otitis media globally, well as uses of the technology specific to Australia. The seventeen intervention studies and seven systematic reviews which met inclusion criteria showed limited evidence of benefit from the interventions.
Study looks at the meaning and significance of musical recordings that reflect Aboriginal identity and presents three case studies of Aboriginal rock groups.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 18, no. 1, January/February 1994, p. 21
Description
Shows how the mental health of Aboriginal people is a direct result of landlessness, poverty, welfare dependency, vulnerability and the breakdown of Aboriginal law, values and family caused by past and present government policies.
CFCA (Child Family Community Australia) Paper ; no.25
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Shaun Lohoar
Nick Butera
Edita Kennedy
Description
"This paper explores some of the characteristics of traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural practices that contribute to effective family functioning, and how these practices can have positive effects on children and communities."
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 10, no. 1, January 14, 2019
Description
Article presents research from a four-year place-based project which investigate the success of Aboriginal communities in addressing the disparity faced by Aboriginal people; participants redefine this disparity as symptom of colonial structures and cultural exclusion and develop trauma informed approaches.
Biographical article on the evolution in Aboriginal administration through the eyes of an officer for the Western Australia Department of Native Affairs.
Argues that Yugambeh people continue to fight to ensure their cultural heritage is not exploited and gives brief overview of individuals who set an example.
Research has initiated high-quality information describing the health of Victorian Aboriginal infants and children and more accurate information on births and deaths of Aboriginal infants and children.
Peabody Journal of Education, vol. 69, no. 2, Negotiating the Culture of Indigenous School, Winter, 1994, pp. 94-114
Description
Compares perceptions of teaching from several backgrounds: a Yup'ik Eskimo teacher, an Anglo Australian teacher, and an Aboriginal Australian teacher. Reports school culture in Australia needs to change.
Annotated list of journal articles dealing with youth suicide prevention. Grouped into: systematic reviews of research literature, community-wide interventions, youth engagement, system-level change, creative partnerships, and culturally and socio-politically informed approaches.
Includes results of brief literature review and findings from study with a sample of 84 individuals, 28 of whom were pregnant women or birth mothers 16-21 years, with the remainder being senior women and service providers. Themes which emerged were vulnerability, family support, accessing care, education, trusted provider and relocation.