Discovery Indigenous Researchers Development - Grant ID: DI0775833
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$40,000.00
Summary
Aboriginal Women Law and Colonialism: Safe Places for Women. There has been extensive media reporting on violent crimes against Aboriginal women and children in Aboriginal communities across Australia, which has created wide public debate. In particular the role of the courts when sentencing Aboriginal offenders of violent crimes has drawn attention to the interpretation of Aboriginal law and culture. The evaluation of Australian case law will be invaluable in expanding the Australian communit ....Aboriginal Women Law and Colonialism: Safe Places for Women. There has been extensive media reporting on violent crimes against Aboriginal women and children in Aboriginal communities across Australia, which has created wide public debate. In particular the role of the courts when sentencing Aboriginal offenders of violent crimes has drawn attention to the interpretation of Aboriginal law and culture. The evaluation of Australian case law will be invaluable in expanding the Australian communities knowledge in this area of law and policy, in planning safer Aboriginal communities for Aboriginal women and children in the future. Read moreRead less
Discovery Indigenous Researchers Development - Grant ID: DI0775809
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$28,000.00
Summary
Patterns of Engagement: The Contexts, Frequency and Characteristics of Psychological Practice with Indigenous Clients. The extent and debilitating nature of Indigenous mental health problems has been widely documented. National and community benefits will derive from the development of strategies enabling psychologists to work more effectively with Indigenous clients to improve their psychological and social well-being and resolve mental health problems. The project will identify how psychologis ....Patterns of Engagement: The Contexts, Frequency and Characteristics of Psychological Practice with Indigenous Clients. The extent and debilitating nature of Indigenous mental health problems has been widely documented. National and community benefits will derive from the development of strategies enabling psychologists to work more effectively with Indigenous clients to improve their psychological and social well-being and resolve mental health problems. The project will identify how psychologists currently work with Indigenous clients, which will provide data to guide the development of effective strategies to bring about change.Read moreRead less