Publications: specific topics

This section contains publications relating specifically to Indigenous youth and adolescents and social and emotional wellbeing. Included are journal articles, reports, theses, and other literature. For general publications, view the 'general' page, or alternatively search the bibliography.

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Youth

2007

Burack J, Blidner A, Flores H, Fitch T (2007)
Constructions and deconstructions of risk, resilience and wellbeing: a model for understanding the development of Aboriginal adolescents.
Australasian Psychiatry;15(Supplement):s18-s23
View abstract: Informaworld
View website: Informaworld

Stathis S, Letters P, Dacre E, Doolan I, Heath K, et al. (2007)
The role of an Indigenous Health Worker in contributing to equity of access to a mental health and substance abuse service for Indigenous young people in a youth detention centre.
Australian e-Journal for the Advancement of Mental Health;6(1)
View article: Australian e-Journal for the Advancement of Mental Health (PDF - 111KB)
View website: Australian e-Journal for the Advancement of Mental Health

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2006

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
View abstract: Australian Policy Online (HTML)
View report (PDF - 3.95MB - large file warning!)
View website: School for Social and Policy Research

Silburn SR, Zubrick SR, De Majo JA, Shepherd C, Griffin JA, et al. (2006)
Strengthening the capacity of Aboriginal children, families and communities.
(The Western Australian Aboriginal Child Health Survey, v. 4)
Perth: Curtin University of Technology and Telethon Institute for Child Health Research
View report (HTML)
View summary booklet (PDF - 2.32MB - large file warning!)
View website: Western Australian Aboriginal Child Health Survey

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
View abstract: PubMed (HTML)
View website: Taylor & Francis (publishers)

Zubrick SR, Lawrence D, de Maio J, Biddle N (2006)
Testing the reliability of a measure of Aboriginal children's mental health: an analysis based on the Western Australian Aboriginal Child Health Survey.
Canberra: Australian Bureau of Statistics
View abstract: HealthBulletin
View report (PDF - 914KB - large file warning!)
View website: Australian Bureau of Statistics

Zubrick SR, Silburn SR, de Maio JA, Shepherd C, Griffin JA, et al. (2006)
The Western Australian Aboriginal Child Health Survey: improving the educational experiences of Aboriginal children and young people.
Perth: Curtin University of Technology and Telethon Institute of Child Health Research
View abstract: HealthBulletin
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(HTML)
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View website: Institute of Child Health Research

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2005

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner (2005)
Indigenous young people with cognitive disabilities and Australian juvenile justice systems.
Sydney: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission
View abstract: HealthBulletin
View report (PDF - 276KB)
View website: Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission

Blair EM, Zubrick SR, Cox AH, on behalf of the WAACHS Steering Committee (2005)
The Western Australian Aboriginal Child Health Survey: findings to date on adolescents.
Medical Journal of Australia;183(8):433-435
View paper: MJA (HTML)
View paper: MJA (PDF)
View website: Medical Journal of Australia

Daly A, Smith D (2005)
Indicators of risk to the wellbeing of Australian Indigenous children.
Australian Review of Public Affairs;6(1):39-57
View paper (PDF - 311KB)
View website: Australian Review of Public Affairs

Leonard H, Petterson B, De Klerk N, et al. (2005)
Association of sociodemographic characteristics of children with intellectual disability in Western Australia.
Social Science and Medicine;60(7):1499-1513
View abstract: HealthBulletin
View abstract: PubMed
View website: National Center for Biotechnology Infomation

McCabe M, Ricciardelli L, Mellor D, Ball K (2005)
Media influences on body image and disordered eating among Indigenous adolescent Australians.
Adolescence;40(157):115-127
View abstract: HealthBulletin

Tsey K, Whiteside M, Daly S, Deemal A, Gibson T, et al. (2005)
Adapting the 'family wellbeing' empowerment program to the needs of remote Indigenous school children.
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health;29(2):112-116
View paper: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health (PDF - 44KB)
View website: Blackwell Synergy

Zubrick SR, Silburn SR, Lawrence DM, Mitrou FG, Dalby RB, et al. (2005)
The social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal children and young people.
(The Western Australian Aboriginal Child Health Survey, v. 2)

Perth: Telethon Institute for Child Health Research and Curtin University of Technology
View current topic: HealthBulletin
View abstract: HealthBulletin
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(HTML)
View summary booklet (PDF - 1.7 MB - large file warning!)
View website: Western Australian Aboriginal Child Health Survey

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2004

Purdie D, McCrindle A (2004)
Measurement of self-concept among Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australian students.
Australian Journal of Psychology;56(1):50-62
View abstract: Australian Journal of Psychology
View website: Taylor & Francis (publishers)

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2003

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
View abstract: HealthBulletin
View report (PDF - 181KB)
View website: Department of Health (formerly Department of Human Services)

Trevaskis GJ (2003)
The Friendly Schools Bullying Intervention Project: adapting resources for use in remote Indigenous school settings.
Unpublished Master of Public Health thesis, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia
View abstract: HealthBulletin

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2002

Gordon S, Hallahan K, Henry D (2002)
Putting the picture together, inquiry into response by government agencies to complaints of family violence and child abuse in Aboriginal communities.
Perth: Department of the Premier and Cabinet
View abstract: HealthBulletin
View current topic: HealthBulletin
View report (PDF - 4.5MB - large file warning!)
View website: Department of the Premier and Cabinet

Pocock J (2002)
State of denial: the neglect and abuse of Indigenous children in the Northern Territory.
Melbourne: Secretariat of National Indigenous and Islander Child Care
View report (PDF - 1.23MB - large file warning!)
View website: Secretariat of National Indigenous and Islander Child Care

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
View abstract: HPJA (HTML)
View website: Health Promotion Journal of Australia

Western Australian State Government (2002)
Putting people first: the Western Australian State Government's action plan for addressing family violence and child abuse in Aboriginal communities.
Perth: The Western Australian State Government
View abstract: HealthBulletin
View current topic: HealthBulletin
View response: WA State Government (PDF - 1.2MB - large file warning!)

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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
View 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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View website: Department of Education, Science and Training

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