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Munbanda - Bush Tucker
(c1991)
Doris Gingingara
This artwork is provided by the Edith Cowan University Art Collection.
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The painting:
Around the big yam are different types of bush tucker, or Munbanda. There is Walila, a yam; Warpiritja, a kind of bush onion; Nalpur , a plant that is used for colouring leaves for making baskets; and Pinyi-pinya, another type of yam.
The artist:
Doris Gingingara was born in Maningrida Arnhemland in 1946. She spent her childhood in the traditional way with her parents and her tribe, hunting and gathering.
Programs, projects and lessons
Details and links (where available) relating to relevant programs and projects are collected here. Information specific to Bringing Them Home (BTH), Link-Up and the Mental Health Program is collected on the specific pages devoted to those programs.
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Programs, projects and lessons
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Other programs and projects
2007
Australians for Native Title and Reconciliation (2007)
Success stories in Indigenous health: a showcase of successful
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health projects.
Sydney: Australians for Native Title and Reconciliation
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report (PDF - KB)
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web page: Success stories
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Australians for Native Title and Reconciliation (ANTaR)
Contains (among others) information about the projects:
family wellbeing, I want to be heard, healing past hurts
Bowers R (2007)
Clinical suggestions for honouring Indigenous identity for helpers, counsellors, and healers: the case of 'Marsha'.
Counselling, Psychotherapy and Health;3(2):89-104
View article: Counselling, Psychotherapy and Health (PDF - 124KB)
View website: Counselling, Psychotherapy and Health
Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council (2007)
Improving the capacity of workers in Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander communities to recognise and respond to mental
illness and related alcohol and other drug issues: background
report.
Sydney: Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council
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abstract: HealthBulletin
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report (PDF - 1.19MB - large file warning!)
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Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council
Development of depression first aid standards for Indigenous
Australians
This project will be conducted by Mental Health First Aid,
and is funded by the beyondblue Victorian Centre
of Excellence in Depression and Related Disorders . The project
will commence in 2007, and will have a duration of one year.
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information (HTML)
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Mental Health First Aid
Harris A, Robinson G (2007)
The Aboriginal Mental Health Worker Program: the challenge
of supporting Aboriginal involvement in mental health care
in the remote community context.
Australian e-Journal for the Advancement of Mental Health;6(1)
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article: Australian e-Journal for the Advancement of Mental
Health
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website: Australian e-Journal for the Advancement of Mental
Health
Tsey K, Wilson A, Haswell-Elkins M, Whiteside M, McCalman J, et al. (2007)
Empowerment-based research methods: a 10-year approach to enhancing Indigenous
social and emotional wellbeing.
Australasian Psychiatry;15(Supplement):s34-s38
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abstract: Informaworld
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website: Australasian Psychiatry
2006
Anonymous (2006)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander family wellbeing.
Auseinetter;26:32
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Auseinetter, issue 26 (PDF - 908KB) article is available
on page 32
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Auseinet
Chenhall R (2006)
Psychotherapy with Indigenous Australians: group work in a
residential alcohol and drug treatment centre.
Psychotherapy in Australia;13(1):62-68
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abstract: Psychotherapy in Australia (HTML)
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website: Psychotherapy in Australia
Grosvenor J, Montague R, Toomey T, Glover R (2006)
Djirruwang program external evaluation.
NSW: Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health, NSW Institute
of Psychiatry, Greater Western AHS
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report (PDF - 640KB)
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website: Djirruwang Program
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website: Office of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
Headey A, Pirkis J, Merner B, VandenHeuvel A, Mitchell P,
et al. (2006)
A review of 156 local projects funded under Australia's National
Suicide Prevention Strategy: overview and lessons learned.
Australian e-Journal for the Advancement of Mental Health;5(3)
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paper: AeJAMH (PDF - 86.9KB)
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Auseinet
LoGiudice D, Smith K, Thomas J, Lautenschlager NT, Almeida
OP, et al. (2006)
Kimberley Indigenous Cognitive Assessment tool (KICA): development
of a cognitive assessment tool for older Indigenous Australians.
International Psychogeriatrics;18(2):269-280
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abstract: International Psychogeriatrics (HTML)
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website: Cambridge (publishers)
Newell S, Franks A, Lloyd D, Telford G, Binge C (2006)
Koori fathering program: pilot phase evaluation report.
Lismore, NSW: North Coast Area Health Service
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abstract: HealthBulletin
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report (PDF - 467KB)
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website: North Coast Area Health Service, NSW Health
Perkins DA, Roberts R, Sanders T, Rosen A (2006)
Far West Area Health Service Mental Health Integration Project:
model for rural Australia.
Australian Journal of Rural Health;14(3):105-110
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abstract: PubMed (HTML)
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website: Blackwell-Synergy (publishers)
Robinson G, Tyler B (2006)
Ngaripirliga'ajirri: an early intervention program on
the Tiwi Islands, final evaluation report.
Casuarina, NT: School for Social and Policy Research, Charles
Darwin University
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abstract HealthBulletin
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abstract: Australian Policy Online (HTML)
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report (PDF - 3.95MB - large file warning!)
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website: School for Social and Policy Research
Stathis SL, Letters P, Doolan I, Whittingham D (2006)
Developing an integrated substance use and mental health service
in the specialised setting of a youth detention centre.
Drug and Alcohol Review;25(2):149-155
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abstract: PubMed (HTML)
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website: Taylor & Francis (publishers)
2005
Auseinet (2005)
The Australian Integrated Mental Health Initiative, Northern
Territory.
Auseinetter;23:25
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Auseinetter, issue 23 (PDF - 1.91MB - large file warning!)
article is available on page 25
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website: Auseinet
Auseinet (2005)
Pathways: recovery oriented rehabilitation program, NT.
Auseinetter;23:42
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Auseinetter, issue 23 (PDF - 1.91MB - large file warning!)
article is available on page 42
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website: Auseinet
Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health (2005)
Consumer and carer consultation workshop report, 15 June
2005, Mount Isa Queensland.
Mount Isa: Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health
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report (PDF - 351KB)
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Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health
Fuller J, Martinez L, Ryan B, Muyambi K, Stanley J, et al.
(2005)
RAISE wellbeing, regional Aboriginal integrated social
and emotional wellbeing program: a case study in Aboriginal
primary mental health care linkages.
Lismore, NSW: Northern Rivers University Department of Rural
Health
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report (PDF - 1.08MB - large file warning!)
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Northern Rivers University Department of Rural Health
Gerrard S (2005)
Marumali Program.
Auseinetter;(24):25
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Auseinetter, issue 24 (PDF - 4.16MB - large file warning!)
article is available on page 25
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website: Auseinet
Northern Territory Department of Health and Community Services (2005)
Mental Health Services Program 2005/2006.
Darwin: Northern Territory Department of Health and Community Services
View report (PDF - 97KB)
View report (HTML)
View website: Northern Territory Department of Health and Community Services
Robinson G, Harris A (2005)
Aboriginal mental health worker program: final evaluation
report.
Casuarina, NT: School for Social and Policy Research, Institute
of Advanced Studies, Charles Darwin University
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report (PDF - 3.94MB - large file warning!)
View website:
Charles Darwin University
Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (2005)
Building Indigenous leadership: promoting the emotional
and spiritual wellbeing of Koori communities through the Koori
Communities Leadership Program.
Melbourne: Victorian Health Promotion Foundation
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report (PDF - 993KB)
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website: VicHealth
2004
Cord-Udy N (2004)
The Medical Specialist Outreach Assistance Programme in South
Australia at 2 years.
Australasian Psychiatry;12(2):161-165
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abstract: HealthBulletin
Grant L (2004)
Central Australian Life Promotion Program.
PARC Update;14:4-5
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paper (PDF - 762KB)
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Primary mental health care Australian Resource Centre (PARC)
McConachy S (2004)
Aboriginal Mental Health Program: "Working both ways".
PARC Update;14:7-8
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paper (PDF - 762KB)
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Primary mental health care Australian Resource Centre (PARC)
Nagel T (2004)
AIMHI NT: mental health and primary care in the Top End.
Darwin: Menzies School of Health Research, Institute of Advanced
Studies, Charles Darwin University
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report (PDF - 85.6KB)
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website: Menzies School of Health Research
Nagel T, Judd J (2004)
AIMHI NT: learning about Indigenous mental health promotion.
Darwin: Menzies School of Health Research, Institute of Advanced
Studies, Charles Darwin University
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report (PDF - 667KB)
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website: Menzies School of Health Research
Osman E, Wade V, Jackson Bowers E (2004)
Mental health programs in remote Divisions of General Practice: PARC knowledge harvesting program issues report.
Adelaide: Primary Mental Health Care Australian Resource Centre, Flinders University
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report (PDF - 289KB)
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Primary mental health care Australian Resource Centre (PARC)
Purdie N, Ellis L, Stone A (2004)
Deadly vibe: engaging Indigenous students at school: an evaluation of the Deadly Vibe magazine.
Camberwell, VIC: Learning Processes and Contexts Research
Program
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report (PDF - 458KB)
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Vibe Australia
Travers H, Gibson T, Tsey K, Bambie J, McIvor R (2004)
Just for Bama: an evaluation of the family well being personal and
community engagement tool in a Cape York community.
Brisbane: The University of Queensland
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report (PDF - 9.23MB - large file warning!)
View website: Apunipima
Cape York Health Council
2003
Atkinson G, Kerr S (2003)
The Purro Birik social and emotional wellbeing strategy
1999-2002 (Indigenous mental health services) evaluation report.
Fitzroy, VIC: Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health
Organisations and Victorian Department of Human Services Mental
Health Branch
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report (PDF - 3.59 MB - large file warning!)
View website:
VACCHO
Dobson I, Darling K (2003)
Aboriginal youth mental health partnership project:
evaluation report.
Port Adelaide: Department of Human Services Mental Health
Unit & Aboriginal Services Division
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abstract: HealthBulletin
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report (PDF - 181KB)
Perkins D, Lyle D (2003)
Far West Mental Health Integration Project evaluation
report.
Canberra: Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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report (PDF - 975KB)
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Department of Health and Ageing
Robinson G, Benson R, Williams R (2003)
Aboriginal mental health program: baseline evaluation
for the Top End Division of General Practice.
Darwin: Centre for Northern Australian and Asian Research
and Northern Territory University
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report (PDF - 1.75MB - large file warning!)
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Charles Darwin University
Saunders T, Roberts R (2003)
Far West Area Health Service Integrated Mental Health
Project: project response to evaluation.
Canberra: Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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report (PDF - 169KB)
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Department of Health and Ageing
2002
Alzheimer's Australia NT (2002)
Indigenous dementia project report.
Nightcliff, NT: Alzheimer's Australia NT
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report (PDF - 494KB)
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website: Alzheimer's Australia
Beneforti M, Cunningham J (2002)
Investigating indicators for measuring the health and
social impact of sport and recreation programs in Indigenous
communities.
Darwin: Australian Sports Commission and Cooperative Centre
for Aboriginal and Tropical Health
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report (PDF - 1.22MB - large file warning!)
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Australian Sports Commission
Department of Indigenous Affairs (2002)
Breaking the silence on sexual abuse. 'My body belongs
to me'. An awareness-raising project for Aboriginal communities.
Perth: Department of Indigenous Affairs
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abstract: HealthBulletin
Jeeawody A, Havelka J (2002)
The Djirruwang National Indigenous Mental Health Pilot Project:
addressing promotion and prevention.
Auseinetter;15(2):7-10
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Auseinetter, issue 15 (PDF - 814KB) article is available
on pages 7-10
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website: Auseinet
Laugharne J, Glennen M, Austin J (2002)
The 'Maga Barndi' mental health service for Aboriginal people
in Western Australia.
Australasian Psychiatry;10:13-18.
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abstract: HealthBulletin
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website: Blackwell Synergy (publishers)
Robson A, Silburn S (2002)
Building healthy lives: partnerships to promote Aboriginal
child health and wellbeing and family and community resilience.
Auseinetter;15(2):4-6
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Auseinetter, issue 15 (PDF - 506KB) article is available
on pages 4-6
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website: Auseinet
Sheehan M, Ridge D, Marshall B (2002)
'This was a great project!': reflections on a 'successful'
mental health promotion project in a remote Indigenous school.
Health Promotion Journal of Australia;13(3):201-204
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abstract: HPJA
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website: HPJA
Tsey K, Patterson D, Whiteside M, Baird L, Baird
B (2002)
Indigenous men taking their rightful place in society? A preliminary
analysis of a participatory action research process with Yarrabah
Men's Health Group.
Australian Journal of Rural Health;10:278-284
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abstract: HealthBulletin
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website: Blackwell Synergy (publishers)
2001
Office for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health (2001)
Innovative program for Indigenous counsellors.
Indigenous Health Matters;4:3-4
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publication: Indigenous HealthMatters
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website: Office of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
Capp K, Deane FP, Lambert G (2001)
Suicide prevention in Aboriginal communities: application
of community gatekeeper training.
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health;25(4):315-21.
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paper: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health
(PDF - 82KB)
View website:
Blackwell Synergy
Urbis Keys Young (2001)
Evaluation of the Emotional and Social Well Being (Mental
Health) Action Plan
Canberra: Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care
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report (PDF - 946KB)
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Department of Health and Ageing
2000
O'Hanlon A, Kosky R, Martin G, Dundas P, Davis C (2000)
Model projects for early intervention in the mental health
of young people: reorientation of services.
Bedford Park, SA: The Australian Early Intervention Network
for Mental Health in Young People
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report (PDF - 1.19MB- large file warning!)
Purdie N, Tripcony P, Boulton-Lewis G, Fanshawe J, Gunstone
A (2000)
Positive self-identity for Indigenous students and its
relationship to school outcomes.
Brisbane: Queensland University of Technology
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report (PDF - KB)
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Department of Education, Science and Training
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