Publications: specific topics

This section contains publications about community and Indigenous cultural ways. Included are journal articles, reports, theses, and other literature.

Community

2008

Sims M, Saggers S, Hutchins T, Guilfoyle A, Targowska A, et al. (2008)
Indigenous child care: leading the way.
Australian Journal of Early Childhood;33(1):4
View article: Australian Journal of Early Childhood (PDF - 18KB)
View website: Early Childhood Australia Inc.

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2007

Smith BR, Morphy F (2007)
The social effects of native title: recognition, translation, coexistence.
Canberra: Australian National University E Press
View report (PDF - 4.2MB - large file warning!)
View report (HTML)
View website: Australian National University

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2006

Department of Employment Education and Training (2006)
Indigenous languages and culture in Northern Territory schools: report 2004-2005.
Darwin: Department of Employment Education and Training, Northern Territory Government
View report (PDF - 1.0MB)
View website: Department of Employment, Education and Training

Department of Human Services (2006)
Building better partnerships: working with Aboriginal communities and organisations: a communication guide for the Department of Human Services.
Melbourne: Victorian Government Department of Human Services
View report (PDF - 3.0MB - large file warning!)
View website: Victorian Government Department of Human Services

Eley D, Hunter K, Young L, Baker P, Hunter E, et al. (2006)
Tools and methodologies for investigating the mental health needs of Indigenous patients: it's about communication.
Australasian Psychiatry;14(1):33-37
View abstract: Australasian Psychiatry
View website: Blackwell Synergy

Indigenous Higher Education Advisory Council (2006)
Improving Indigenous outcomes and enhancing Indigenous culture and knowledge in Australian higher education.
Canberra: Australian Government
View report (PDF - 1.2MB - large file warning!)
View website: Department of Education, Science and Training

Hewer LA, Whyatt D (2006)
Improving the implementation of an early literacy program by child health nurses through addressing local training and cultural needs.
Contemporary Nurse;23(1):111-119
View article: Contemporary Nurse
View website: Contemporary Nurse

McGrath P, Patton MA, Holewa H, Rayner R (2006)
The importance of the 'family meeting' in health care communication with Indigenous people: findings from an Australian study.
Australian Journal of Primary Health;12(1):56-64
View abstract: Australian Journal of Primary Health (PDF - 63KB)
View webpage: Australian Journal of Primary Health

O'Donnell K (2006)
It's only a mistake if you make it twice.
Contemporary Nurse;22(2):174-177
View article: Contemporary Nurse
View webpage: Contemporary Nurse

Parker E, Meiklejohn B, Patterson C, Edwards K, Preece C, et al. (2006)
Our games our health: a cultural asset for promoting health in Indigenous communities.
Health Promotion Journal of Australia;17(2):103-108
View abstract: Health Promotion Journal of Australia
View website: Australian Health Promotion Association

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2005

Arthur B, Morphy F, eds. (2005)
Macquarie atlas of Indigenous Australia: culture and society through space and time.
North Ryde, NSW: Macquarie Library
View abstract: HealthBulletin

Coulehan K, Brown I, Christie M, Gorham G, Lowell A, et al. (2005)
Sharing the true stories: evaluating strategies to improve communication between health staff and Aboriginal patients: final project report.
Darwin: Cooperative Research Centre for Aboriginal Health
View report: Cooperative Research Centre for Aboriginal Health (PDF - 377KB)
View website: Sharing the True Stories: Improving Communication Between Health Staff and Aboriginal Patients - currently under development

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2004

Durie M (2004)
An Indigenous model of health promotion.
Health Promotion Journal of Australia;15(3):181-185
View abstract: Health Promotion Journal of Australia
View website: Australian Health Promotion Association

McLennan V, Khavarpour F (2004)
Culturally appropriate health promotion: its meaning and application in Aboriginal communities.
Health Promotion Journal of Australia;15(3):237-239
View abstract: Health Promotion Journal of Australia
View website: Australian Health Promotion Association

NSW Health (2004)
Communicating positively: a guide to appropriate Aboriginal terminology.
North Sydney: NSW Health
View report
View website: NSW Health

Omeri A, Malcolm P (2004)
Cultural diversity: a challenge for community nurses.
Contemporary Nurse;17(3): 183-191
View article: Contemporary Nurse
View webpage: Contemporary Nurse

Zon A, Lindeman M, Williams A, Hayes C, Ross D, Furber M (2004)
Cultural safety in child protection: application to the workplace environment and casework practice.
Australian Social Work;57(3):288-298
View abstract: Australian Social Work
View website: Blackwell Synergy

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2003

Davis SR, Knight S, White V, Claridge C, Davis BJ, et al. (2003)
Climacteric symptoms among Indigenous Australian women and a model for the use of culturally relevant art in health promotion.
Menopause;10(4):345-351
View abstract: PubMed
View website: National Center for Biotechnology Information

Hurley A (2003)
Respect, acknowledge, listen: practical protocols for working with the Indigenous community of Western Sydney.
Liverpool, NSW: Community Cultural Development New South Wales
View report (PDF - 376KB)
View website: Community Cultural Development New South Wales

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2002

Cass A, Lowell A, Christie M, et al (2002)
Sharing the true stories: improving communication between Aboriginal patients and healthcare workers.
Medical Journal of Australia;176:466-470.
View article: Medical Journal of Australia (HTML)
View article: Medical Journal of Australia (PDF - 118KB)
View website: Medical Journal of Australia

Williams-Mozley J (2002)
Overview report on the National Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Program, 1993-2000.
Melbourne: Australian Institute of Judicial Administration
View report (PDF - 536KB)
View website: Australian Institute of Judicial Administration

 

 

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Last updated: 16 July 2008