Reconciliation, Opportunities for, and Wellbeing of First Nations Peoples: Yarning and learning together.

AMRRIC’s One Health Research Coordinator had the privilege of virtually attending a workshop on “Reconciliation, Opportunities for, and Wellbeing of First Nations Peoples: Yarning and learning together.”

Topics included research on the drivers of historical frontier violence, factors influencing wellbeing in Indigenous people, yarning approaches in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research and discussions about Indigenous Data Sovereignty. The event was put on by the University of Sydney, Life Course Center, The Economic Society of Australia (ESA) and the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and it was a great opportunity to gain exposure to some of the incredible research methods being used to facilitate quality and respectful community engagement and leadership. and it was a great opportunity to gain exposure to some of the incredible research methods being used to facilitate quality and respectful community engagement and leadership.  

The workshop facilitated some great discussions on methods to build relationships, foster respect and promote trust between researchers and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Many of the research methods discussed were deeply rooted in respect, appreciation and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, values and perspectives, and provide a model for respectful and ethical research practices in all research disciplines.  

We are looking forward to seeing the outputs and impacts brought about by some of the research projects that were presented.   

AMRRIC’s One Health research collaborations focus on research projects that reflect community-identified priorities, build community research capacity, and maintain the highest standards of research ethics. Workshops like this one are essential in allowing AMRRIC and its research partners to consistently elevate their research standards through continued exposure to culturally and contextually appropriate and respectful research methodologies. Furthermore such events provide a unique opportunity for exposure to current and prospective research projects across disciplines related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing, broadening AMRRIC’s advocate for and support collaborative multidisciplinary research engagements.

 

[Cover image source: University of Sydney]