Looking Forward - Moving Forward: Transforming systems to improve mental health and drug and alcohol outcomes for Aboriginal peoples

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Curtin University

Despite the clear need for support, Aboriginal people do not access mental health and drug and alcohol services at a level that corresponds with their need. Community concerns have been raised regarding the adequacy of mainstream mental health services to respond appropriately to the needs of Aboriginal people. Through a process of co-design with Aboriginal Elders and service provision partners, this project will implement and evaluate the ‘Minditj Kaart-Moorditj Kaart’ Framework, a culturally secure systems change framework to alter the way in which these services work for and with Aboriginal people. 

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Looking Forward Project Final Project Report
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Final report 
Authors
Wright, M, O’Connell, M, Jones, T, Walley, R and Roarty, L.
Publisher
Telethon Kids Institute
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The knowledge in this work embodies traditional knowledge of the Nyoongar people. It was created with the consent of Elders of the Nyoongar community. All rights reserved. Dealing with any part of this knowledge for any purpose that has not been authorised by the Elders or their representative may breach customary laws and also the Australian Commonwealth Copyright Act 1968 and amendments. The traditional knowledge/traditional cultural expression rights and communal moral rights remain with the Nyoongar people. Use and reference is allowed for the purposes of research or study provided that full and proper attribution is given to the author or authors, and those who hold and are custodians of the traditional knowledge. For further enquiries about permission to use this information contact Dr Michael Wright.