Exploring the contribution of Indigenous Cultural Practices for Health and Wellbeing in Indigenous young people
This project is developing an Elder-led model of health care that includes reclamation of Indigenous cultural practices, guided by Indigenous artists, to improve mental health and wellbeing.
This innovative Indigenous Cultural Practices project is led by significant Victorian Traditional Custodians of the land and waterways throughout Country, in the region now known as Victoria. The project seeks to explore the role of a variety of Indigenous cultural practices for ongoing health and wellbeing for Indigenous young people and their families. Grounded theory and creative research will be used to evaluate the significance and impact of Elder-governed Indigenous cultural practices. The relationship between health and ‘place’ is a major theme of the study.
The project is funded by the Million Minds $5 m Program Grant led by Professor Sandra Eades: Bringing family, community, culture and country to the centre of healthcare: culturally appropriate models for improving mental health and wellbeing in Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander young people, ID 1179461.
The project is Indigenous conceived and Indigenous led.
Elders/Senior People:
- Aunty Di Kerr;
- Sue-Anne Hunter;
- Aunty Esther Kirby;
- Aunty Rochelle Patten;
- Uncle Herb Patten;
- Uncle Robbie Bundle (Retired).
Project Staff:
- Angel O’Meara, Cultural and Professional Support;
- Di O'Rorke, Research Assistant, Group Facilitator;
- Naomi Tootell, Senior Research Officer.
Project Advisory Group:
- Al Vance (CIC);
- Janet McGaw (CIH);
- Selena White (RCH);
- Moira Rayner (RMH);
- Sharon Mongta (RCH);
- Jo Winther (RCH).