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What works? A review of evaluated alcohol misuse interventions among Aboriginal Australians

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Authors: Gray, Dennis, Saggers, Sherry, Sputore, Brooke, Bourbon, Deirdre
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This review aimed to identify which intervention strategies have been effective in reducing excessive consumption of alcohol, and related harm, among some segments of Australia’s Aboriginal population. The review examined […]

What works? Exploring the literature on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander healing programs that respond to family violence

Resources June,2021

Authors: Carlson, Bronwyn, Day, Madi, Farrelly, Terri
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The unique experience of family violence for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people calls for culturally aware and community-led healing programs. This research report distils ‘what works’ to support and […]

Will the circle be unbroken? : Aboriginal communities, restorative justice, and the challenges of conflict and change

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Authors: Dickson-Gilmore, Jane, LaPrairie, Carol
Publishers: University of Toronto Press Publishing

Drawing on their shared experiences working with Aboriginal communities, Jane Dickson-Gilmore and Carol LaPrairie examine the outcomes of restorative justice projects, paying special attention to such prominent programs as conferencing, […]

Wiyi yani u thangani (Women’s voices): First Nations Women’s Safety Policy Forum Outcomes Report • November 2022

Resources November,2022

Authors: Filev, Alicia, Pedersen, Jane, Oscar, June, Hunter, Kimberley, Spry, Sophie
Publishers: Australian Human Rights Commission

The Wiyi Yani U Thangani First Nations Women’s Safety Policy Forum (the Forum) was held virtually on 12 September 2022. It brought over 150 participants together including First Nations community […]

Working in indigenous perpetrator programs : proceedings of a forum

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Authors: Thompson, Robyn
Publishers: Ministerial Council for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs, 2000

Controversial issues are raised in this conference, but are not new to people living in Aboriginal communities where violence and sexual abuse is, for many, a regular occurrence. Comment throughout […]

Working Together : Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health and Wellbeing Principles and Practice

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Authors: Australian Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, Telethon Institute for Child Health Research, Kulunga Research Network, University of Western Australia, edited Dudgeon, Pat, Milroy, Helen, Walker, Roz
Publishers: Australian Government Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet

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 […]

Working with Indigenous survivors of sexual assault

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Authors: Cox, Dorinda
Publishers: Australian Institute of Family Studies

The publicity given recently to allegations of sexual assault of women in Indigenous communities in Australia has highlighted the urgent need for culturally appropriate services for the survivors. The author […]

Yandeyarra Aboriginal Community Court project

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Authors: Temby, Denis
Publishers: eLaw journal : Murdoch University Electronic Journal of Law Special Series (1) 2006; 141- 147

This article discusses the establishment and activities of the Yandeyarra Aboriginal Community Court. Located in the Pilbara Region of Western Australia, the court arose out of the desire of community […]

Yarning about yarning: A literature review on the use of justice yarning circles in Australia

Resources October ,2022

Authors: Taylor, Helen, Bartels, Lorana

This article presents a select literature review on evaluations of yarning circles with Indigenous adults in the Australian criminal justice system, in both community and prison contexts. It looks at […]

You do the crime, you do the time : best practice model of holistic health service delivery for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander inmates of the ACT prison

Resources June,2007

Authors: Poroch, Nerelle, Tongs, Julie, Sharp, Peter, Dodson, Mick, Larkin, Steve, Mikhailovich, Katja, Fisher, Jodie, Lovett, Ray, Arabena, Kerry, Van den Dungen, John, Nappaljari Jones, Jilpia, Smith, Leila, Victoria, Jo, Henderson, Graham
Publishers: Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Service

The Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Service study develops a best practice model of holistic health service delivery for Aboriginal inmates of the ACT Alexander Maconochie Centre. It highlights the limited […]