Aboriginal Ranger Jobs and Wellbeing Outcomes in Central Australia: Proof of Concept
Country and connection to country are important cultural constructs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Australia.
Date & time
Date/time
11 Jul 2018 12:00am
Speaker
Speakers
The presenters at this seminar include Dione Kelly, Barbara Petrick, Peter Donohoe, Roxy Jones, Ray Lovett.
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This seminar will present perspectives from the Central Land Council (CLC) Rangers about how their role and work improves country, ensures continuation of cultural practices and knowledge, and enhances wellbeing.
The seminar will also discuss the findings of new research undertaken by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Program, in the National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health (NCEPH). The study explored the link between caring for country, through participation in a ranger program, and wellbeing.
Location
Centre for Aboriginal Economic Policy Research
Australian National University
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