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Working together with indigenous peoples report 2016. Aboriginal and torres strait islander mental health and wellbeing principles and practice editors purdie, nola dudgeon, pat walker, roz. Publication date 2010 chapter number 6 total chapters 21. Working together using a two way approach to teaching, an experienced writer, aboriginal students, communities and local aboriginal organisations have developed culturally and contextually. The social, cultural and historical context of aboriginal and torres strait islander australians dudgeon, pat, wright, michael, paradies, yin, garvey, darren and walker, iain 2010, the social, cultural and historical context of aboriginal and torres strait islander australians. Gst and can be ordered via snaiccs website may 01, 2014 the book is intended for staff and students and all health practitioners working in areas that support indigenous mental health and wellbeing. This chapter sets the context for further discussions about aboriginal and torres strait islander peoples and issues related to their social and emotional wellbeing and mental health. Click on more details to find the book in bookstore or library.
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