In 2018, the Australian Law Reform Commission’s Inquiry into the Incarceration Rate of Aboriginal... more In 2018, the Australian Law Reform Commission’s Inquiry into the Incarceration Rate of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples concluded that a cycle of reoffending can result for those prisoners who are released from prison without support to transition into the community. It noted that incarceration leads to significant disruption in a person’s life that can include the loss of employment, housing, relationships and social support (see also Abbott et al. 2017) and identified the need for throughcare programs to be made more readily available (ALRC 2018). Although a large number of organisations, both government and nongovernment, now provide these programs, submissions to the Commission only identified a small number of programs that had been developed specifically for Indigenousi prisoners – and these were diverse in terms of both the scope and the types of service that were offered. The purpose of this Brief is to consider the current status of throughcare programs in both...
Social journalism is an emerging field of practice that seeks to reframe journalism as an action-... more Social journalism is an emerging field of practice that seeks to reframe journalism as an action-oriented service built on relationships and collaborations, rather than as primarily content or a product. It offers opportunities for innovation that re-centre the public interest roles of journalism at a time when public interest journalism is in crisis. This article outlines a 10-point model for social journalism, drawing on case studies in health journalism connected to the online platform Croakey.org. These case studies show how using decolonising and participatory action frameworks can transform journalism research and practice, with potential benefits for the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. They also illustrate a dynamic process of knowledge exchange between journalism research and practice. Elements of the proposed model for social journalism practice include: standpoint; transdisciplinary practice; connectivity; relationships; responsive listening; reflexivity; immersion; transparency and trust; creativity and innovation; and an ethic of service and outcomes. It is a model in which transformative health journalism facilitates and enables transformation in spheres beyond journalism. This article also considers the constraints and challenges facing social journalism initiatives and practitioners, and makes recommendations for policy.
Abstract Correctional systems are often quite limited in their capacity to work cross-culturally ... more Abstract Correctional systems are often quite limited in their capacity to work cross-culturally and little guidance is currently available to support effective practice. This paper considers the different ways in which correctional practice is regulated, arguing that efforts to understand cultural values and knowledge are central to the development of cross-cultural practice guidelines. However, it is further suggested that specific advice about how professionals should respond to everyday scenarios is required if correctional services are to provide culturally safe/competent services. Two examples are provided to highlight how these might strengthen current practice and contribute to the development of comprehensive practice guidelines.
We begin by acknowledging the sovereignty of Indigenous Peoples across the Earth as the tradition... more We begin by acknowledging the sovereignty of Indigenous Peoples across the Earth as the traditional custodians of Country, and their timeless and embodied relationships with cultures, communities, lands, waters, and sky. We honour children born and yet to be. We pay our respects to Elders, past and present, particularly those who led the way, allowing us to realise our own calling to be healers. We the guest editorial team, are an international collaboration of Indigenous nurse scholars from Australia, Aotearoa (New Zealand), Canada, the United States of America, and Central America. Although we come from different countries, we share observations and experiences of disadvantage in the social and cultural determinants of health faced by our communities, clans, and Nations. Likewise, we share observations and experiences of transformations and overcoming disadvantage through the application of our Indigenous knowledges, skills, strengths, and resilience. These transformations fuel our resolve and commitment to continue the work of dismantling oppressive practices in the nursing profession. Never has the ongoing impact of neo-colonialism been more apparent than in the higher rates of mortality and morbidity for Indigenous Peoples than during this global pandemic (Power, Wilson, et al., 2020). Zoonotic diseases such as COVID-19 (Austin, 2021), recent loss of biodiversity and wildfires stem from the capitalist-driven destruction of the natural world introduced by ‘imperial and colonial structures’ (Lambert & Mark-Shadbolt, 2021, p. 368; Long et al., 2021). Change is occurring as a result. There is growing recognition by governments and the general public that Indigenous knowledges, and ways of being and doing, such as cultural burning practices by First Nation Australians and Native American Tribes to manage environments, provide ‘solutions to prevent or mitigate future disasters’ (Lambert & Mark-Shadbolt, 2021, p. 368; Long et al., 2021). Likewise, Indigenous authorities guiding the development of Cultural Safety in curricula and healthcare is necessary to end societal, institutional, and interpersonal racism in health systems; improve Indigenous Peoples access to culturally safe healthcare; and, achieve equitable outcomes for education, health, and wellbeing (Best, 2021; Geia et al., 2020; Power, Geia, et al., 2020; Sherwood et al., 2021). Dr Irihapeti Ramsden (2002, p. 1), the architect of Cultural Safety, maintained that understanding ‘historical, social, educational, physical, emotional and political influences’ are critical to developing and embedding Cultural Safety constructs into nursing and midwifery. ‘Cultural Safety originated from the Māori response to difficulties experienced in interaction with the western based nursing service’ (Ramsden, 2002, p. 110). Our collaboration builds on Ramsdens’ work and like Ramsden, we aim to address the deep inequities and difficulties in western-based nursing and midwifery services and workforce in our respective countries and across the globe. In response to the gross disparities in health outcomes between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people, and a lack of parity in nursing and midwifery workforces, Cultural Safety is increasingly being mandated through legislated standards, codes and guidelines for the nursing and
The 2020 International Year of the Nurse and Midwife has harshly revealed the need to increase th... more The 2020 International Year of the Nurse and Midwife has harshly revealed the need to increase the nursing and midwifery workforce and for the disciplines to invest in anti-racism initiatives. The World Health Organization (WHO) (2020) has called for a marked increase in the numbers of nurses and midwives, academics and students. However, to ensure the cultural safety of patients and staff, WHO (2020) stated this increase in workforce must include clinicians and educators from underrepresented populations, in particular Indigenous populations. Stemming from our experiences as First Nations nurses, midwives, practitioners, researchers, educators, and allies, this editorial outlines our agenda to reform Indigenous health and cultural safety curricula in Australian higher education institutions.
In this call to action, a coalition of Indigenous and non-Indigenous researchers from Australia, ... more In this call to action, a coalition of Indigenous and non-Indigenous researchers from Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand, United States and Canada argue for the urgent need for adequately funded Indigenous-led solutions to perinatal health inequities for Indigenous families in well-resourced settler-colonial countries. Authors describe examples of successful community-driven programs making a difference and call on all peoples to support and resource Indigenous-led perinatal health services by providing practical actions for individuals and different groups.
In 2018, the Australian Law Reform Commission’s Inquiry into the Incarceration Rate of Aboriginal... more In 2018, the Australian Law Reform Commission’s Inquiry into the Incarceration Rate of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples concluded that a cycle of reoffending can result for those prisoners who are released from prison without support to transition into the community. It noted that incarceration leads to significant disruption in a person’s life that can include the loss of employment, housing, relationships and social support (see also Abbott et al. 2017) and identified the need for throughcare programs to be made more readily available (ALRC 2018). Although a large number of organisations, both government and nongovernment, now provide these programs, submissions to the Commission only identified a small number of programs that had been developed specifically for Indigenousi prisoners – and these were diverse in terms of both the scope and the types of service that were offered. The purpose of this Brief is to consider the current status of throughcare programs in both...
Social journalism is an emerging field of practice that seeks to reframe journalism as an action-... more Social journalism is an emerging field of practice that seeks to reframe journalism as an action-oriented service built on relationships and collaborations, rather than as primarily content or a product. It offers opportunities for innovation that re-centre the public interest roles of journalism at a time when public interest journalism is in crisis. This article outlines a 10-point model for social journalism, drawing on case studies in health journalism connected to the online platform Croakey.org. These case studies show how using decolonising and participatory action frameworks can transform journalism research and practice, with potential benefits for the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. They also illustrate a dynamic process of knowledge exchange between journalism research and practice. Elements of the proposed model for social journalism practice include: standpoint; transdisciplinary practice; connectivity; relationships; responsive listening; reflexivity; immersion; transparency and trust; creativity and innovation; and an ethic of service and outcomes. It is a model in which transformative health journalism facilitates and enables transformation in spheres beyond journalism. This article also considers the constraints and challenges facing social journalism initiatives and practitioners, and makes recommendations for policy.
Abstract Correctional systems are often quite limited in their capacity to work cross-culturally ... more Abstract Correctional systems are often quite limited in their capacity to work cross-culturally and little guidance is currently available to support effective practice. This paper considers the different ways in which correctional practice is regulated, arguing that efforts to understand cultural values and knowledge are central to the development of cross-cultural practice guidelines. However, it is further suggested that specific advice about how professionals should respond to everyday scenarios is required if correctional services are to provide culturally safe/competent services. Two examples are provided to highlight how these might strengthen current practice and contribute to the development of comprehensive practice guidelines.
We begin by acknowledging the sovereignty of Indigenous Peoples across the Earth as the tradition... more We begin by acknowledging the sovereignty of Indigenous Peoples across the Earth as the traditional custodians of Country, and their timeless and embodied relationships with cultures, communities, lands, waters, and sky. We honour children born and yet to be. We pay our respects to Elders, past and present, particularly those who led the way, allowing us to realise our own calling to be healers. We the guest editorial team, are an international collaboration of Indigenous nurse scholars from Australia, Aotearoa (New Zealand), Canada, the United States of America, and Central America. Although we come from different countries, we share observations and experiences of disadvantage in the social and cultural determinants of health faced by our communities, clans, and Nations. Likewise, we share observations and experiences of transformations and overcoming disadvantage through the application of our Indigenous knowledges, skills, strengths, and resilience. These transformations fuel our resolve and commitment to continue the work of dismantling oppressive practices in the nursing profession. Never has the ongoing impact of neo-colonialism been more apparent than in the higher rates of mortality and morbidity for Indigenous Peoples than during this global pandemic (Power, Wilson, et al., 2020). Zoonotic diseases such as COVID-19 (Austin, 2021), recent loss of biodiversity and wildfires stem from the capitalist-driven destruction of the natural world introduced by ‘imperial and colonial structures’ (Lambert & Mark-Shadbolt, 2021, p. 368; Long et al., 2021). Change is occurring as a result. There is growing recognition by governments and the general public that Indigenous knowledges, and ways of being and doing, such as cultural burning practices by First Nation Australians and Native American Tribes to manage environments, provide ‘solutions to prevent or mitigate future disasters’ (Lambert & Mark-Shadbolt, 2021, p. 368; Long et al., 2021). Likewise, Indigenous authorities guiding the development of Cultural Safety in curricula and healthcare is necessary to end societal, institutional, and interpersonal racism in health systems; improve Indigenous Peoples access to culturally safe healthcare; and, achieve equitable outcomes for education, health, and wellbeing (Best, 2021; Geia et al., 2020; Power, Geia, et al., 2020; Sherwood et al., 2021). Dr Irihapeti Ramsden (2002, p. 1), the architect of Cultural Safety, maintained that understanding ‘historical, social, educational, physical, emotional and political influences’ are critical to developing and embedding Cultural Safety constructs into nursing and midwifery. ‘Cultural Safety originated from the Māori response to difficulties experienced in interaction with the western based nursing service’ (Ramsden, 2002, p. 110). Our collaboration builds on Ramsdens’ work and like Ramsden, we aim to address the deep inequities and difficulties in western-based nursing and midwifery services and workforce in our respective countries and across the globe. In response to the gross disparities in health outcomes between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people, and a lack of parity in nursing and midwifery workforces, Cultural Safety is increasingly being mandated through legislated standards, codes and guidelines for the nursing and
The 2020 International Year of the Nurse and Midwife has harshly revealed the need to increase th... more The 2020 International Year of the Nurse and Midwife has harshly revealed the need to increase the nursing and midwifery workforce and for the disciplines to invest in anti-racism initiatives. The World Health Organization (WHO) (2020) has called for a marked increase in the numbers of nurses and midwives, academics and students. However, to ensure the cultural safety of patients and staff, WHO (2020) stated this increase in workforce must include clinicians and educators from underrepresented populations, in particular Indigenous populations. Stemming from our experiences as First Nations nurses, midwives, practitioners, researchers, educators, and allies, this editorial outlines our agenda to reform Indigenous health and cultural safety curricula in Australian higher education institutions.
In this call to action, a coalition of Indigenous and non-Indigenous researchers from Australia, ... more In this call to action, a coalition of Indigenous and non-Indigenous researchers from Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand, United States and Canada argue for the urgent need for adequately funded Indigenous-led solutions to perinatal health inequities for Indigenous families in well-resourced settler-colonial countries. Authors describe examples of successful community-driven programs making a difference and call on all peoples to support and resource Indigenous-led perinatal health services by providing practical actions for individuals and different groups.
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