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Current Literature

Updated monthly. Click on the links to read the article abstract. Use the Current Literature button at the top of this page to view more articles.

Anderson, K., Elder-Robinson, E., Ferguson, M., Fredericks, B., Sherriff, S., Dickson, M., Howard, K., & Garvey, G. (2024). Pathways between foodways and wellbeing for first nations AustraliansBMC public health24(1), 502. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-18005-y

Gilroy, J., Henningham, M., Meehan, D., Nila, F., McGlone, J., McAtamney, A., Whittaker, K., Brown, B., Varlow, M., & Buchanan, T. (2024). Systematic review of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' experiences and supportive care needs associated with cancerBMC public health24(1), 523. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-18070-3

Nursing and Midwifery Board. (2024). New guidance document published for nurses and midwives working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitionershttps://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/News/2024-02-06-Working-with-Aboriginal-and-Torres-Strait-Islander-Health-Practitioners.aspx

Smith, P., Rice, K., Schutte, N., & Usher, K. (2024). Development and validation of the Cultural Responsiveness Assessment Measure (CRAM): A self-reflection tool for mental health practitioners when working with First Nations peopleThe International journal of social psychiatry70(1), 190–200. https://doi.org/10.1177/00207640231204211

Whittington, V. (2024). Memorialisation, Reconciliation and Truth-Speaking: The Role of Explorer and Massacre Memorials in Settler-Colonial Australia, Journal of Australian Studies, 48(1), 87-105. https://doi.org/10.1080/14443058.2023.2260397

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Working together: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health and wellbeing principles and practice / Australian Institute of Health and Welfare Australia's rural, remote and Indigenous health: a social determinant perspective / Janie Dade Smith Yatdjuligin: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nursing and midwifery care / edited by Odette Best, Bronwyn Fredericks ; foreword by Dame Quentin Bryce Health care and Indigenous Australians: cultural safety in practice / Kerry Taylor; contributor: Pauline Guerin Community-led research: walking new pathways together / Edited by Victoria Rawlings, James Flexner & Lynette Riley Binan Goonj bridging cultures in Aboriginal health / Anne-Katrin Eckermann Aboriginal children, history, and health: beyond social determinants / edited by John Boulton & Gaynor Macdonald; contributions: Christine Choo, Zeʾev Hochberg & Rani Kerin

Indigenous health: power, politics, and citizenship / Dominic O'Sullivan

 

Ask the Specialist Podcast: Larrakia, Tiwi and Yolŋu stories to inspire better healthcare

/ Vicki Kerrigan, Stuart Yiwarr McGrath, Pirrawayingi Puruntatameri, Rarrtjiwuy Melanie Herdman, Prof. Anna Ralph, Prof. Alan Cass, Dr Marita Hefler & Bilawara Lee

Indigenous Health MedTalk

/ Dr Danielle Arabena, Medical Educator for the Indigenous Health Training Team at General Practice Training Queensland

Emerging Minds Podcast

Emerging Minds & National Workforce Centre for Child Mental Health

Our Strong Voices Podcast

/ Jill Gallagher, CEO of The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO)  -  podcast about cultural safety

Content warning: This podcast contains discussion the Stolen Generations and other topics that maybe triggering to Community and the general public.

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