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Publishers: Department of Justice

This report offers an overview of research that has been conducted in the area of Indigenous mental health, particularly as it relates to the mental health of those who come […]

The Koori prisoner mental health and cognitive function study is an initiative between the Victorian Government and the Koori community. The study uses a literature review and interviews with Koori […]

This is a summary report highlighting the findings and recommendations of the review relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australian from the National Review of Mental Health Programmes and […]

Authors: Calma, Tom

This report provides an investigation of early intervention and diversionary practices aimed at preventing offending behaviour in Indigenous young people with a cognitive disability and/or a mental health problem. Specifically, […]

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This report discusses the provisions in the criminal justice system for people with cognitive and mental health impairments. The report tracks the stages where diversion is possible in the criminal […]

This report assembles what is known about the mental health of Indigenous Australians from community surveys. A systematic search was conducted of publications and data sources since 2000. Surveys had […]

This second edition aims to continue to inform mental health policy and practice in Australia to the benefit of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The book is intended for […]

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The wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is perceived holistically and encompasses the mental, physical, cultural and spiritual health of Indigenous people. This view of health considers the […]

This research brief provides an analysis of available data on the prevalence rates of Indigenous people with mental health disorders and cognitive disability in Australia and outlines the challenges in […]

This study aims to estimate the prevalence of mental disorder in a representative sample of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Queensland prisons. Cross-sectional assessment of mental health using […]