Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Resources

This LibGuide provides a starting point for finding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander library materials, resources and subject guides

Books

A theory for Indigenous Australian health and human service work: connecting Indigenous knowledge and practice
Understanding traditional holistic approaches to social and emotional wellbeing is essential for practitioners working with Indigenous clients across the human services. Could be used for connecting Indigenous perspectives with Western health ideals.
Indigenous Australian Health and Cultures: An introduction for health professionals
Written by a diverse group of health professionals, the majority of whom are Indigenous Australians. Focuses on birth through to caring for the elderly. Could be used for incorporating Indigenous perspectives.
Indigenous Australians and Health: The Wombat in the Room
Provides an understanding of Indigenous Australian perspectives of their own health and examines the historical connections between health and the impacts of colonialism. Could be used for prioritising self-determination, considering Indigenous perspectives.

What Indigenous Australian clients value about primary health care: a systematic review of qualitative evidence
Reviews findings from Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations regarding preferences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders for healthcare. Could be used for modelling best practice.
“It’s about rights”: The Bunya Project’s Indigenous Australian Voices on Health Care Curricula and Practice
The Bunya Project, an Indigenous-led research effort conducted 24 interviews with Indigenous individuals to ascertain recommendations for health care curricula. Could be used for incorporating Indigenous perspectives.
Strengthening Indigenous Australian perspectives in Allied Health education: A critical reflection
Presents a critical reflection on experiences of a university-based Indigenous Health Unit leading the embedding of Indigenous perspectives in allied health curriculum. Could be used for prompting self-reflection.
Finding a pathway and making it strong: Learning from Yolngu about meaningful health education in a remote Indigenous Australian context
Findings of interviews with Yolngu (Aboriginal people of Northeast Arnhem Land) aimed to support and understand the evolution of an educational approach to improve communication about chronic conditions. Could be used for considering Indigenous perspectives when developing health approaches.