Arts-based compassion skills training to address trauma in First Nations communities
The aim of this project was to adapt compassion focused therapy for Indigenous Community Wellbeing and Suicide Prevention. This was done by developing a culturally appropriate model which was fine-tuned and trialled over the course of the project. The program was intended to be delivered in groups, using cultural art traditions embedded within the framework […]
Evaluation of Health Student Placements in Rural Residential Aged Care Homes of Northern New South Wales
This project is based on an acknowledgement of the unique challenges faced by older rural adults in accessing healthcare services. Our region has one of the fastest growing and ageing populations in NSW (24.9% of the population aged 65 years and over compared to the state average of 16%). We want to provide this growing […]
After The Flood
In March and April 2017 rainfall from ex-tropical Cyclone Debbie caused devastating flooding across the Northern Rivers. Since then, we have been working closely with community and government organisations to get a better understanding of the impact of the floods on mental health and wellbeing. Although Australia is no stranger to floods, little is known […]
