Racism symposium and development of communication materials

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University of Melbourne

Mibbinbah Project Leader Jack Bulman raised the profile of Mibbinbah at a February 2008 meeting of Indigenous male researchers in Alice Springs, which he helped organise. Thirty Indigenous and three  non-Indigenous men were present and effective networking resulted in increased awareness and support for Mibbinbah.

The main outcomes of this project were a national symposium to focus on the impact of racism on the health and wellbeing of children and young people from minority backgrounds, with a focus on those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds. Communication materials, such as fact sheets and user guides for research products, on this issue were developed.

Involving the facilitation of local groups within the local community, workshops provide opportunities for spirit healing, empowerment, celebration and education & training. This approach builds on earlier work by such people as Dr Mick Adams, Dr Mark Wenitong Professor Kerry Arabena, Professor Megan Williams and Frank Spry.

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Racism and the health and wellbeing of children and youth: Understanding impacts, finding solutions
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Symposium statement
Authors
Jack Bulman, Rick Hayes
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The Lowitja Institute
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Promoting Indigenous Participation in Health Promotion Education through Community-based Participatory Research
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Journal article
Authors
Jack Bulman, Rick Hayes
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Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal
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© Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, 2008
researching Indigenous health: a practical guide for researchers
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Book
Authors
Alison Laycock, Diane Walker, Nea Harrison and Jenny Brands
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The Lowitja Institute
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This work is copyright. It may be reproduced in whole or in part for study or training purposes, or by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community organisations subject to an acknowledgment of the source and no commercial use or sale. Reproduction for other purposes or by other organisations requires the written permission of the copyright holder.