Bainbridge, Roxanne, Tsey, Komla, Andrews, Ross, and McCalman, Janya (2013) A partnership approach to transitioning policy change in Aboriginal Australian communities. Journal of Australian Indigenous Issues, 16 (1). pp. 55-75.

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Abstract

Aboriginal Australian communities are subjected to frequent government policy changes. Partnerships developed in a Community-based Participatory Research (CBPR) approach can assist communities to lead these changes in ways that value local knowledge and lived experiences, hold community benefits and position them as equal partners. A partnership model used a CBPR approach to support locally-driven action in two projects. The process findings revealed that CBPR processes hold a place of significance in supporting communities to achieve their goals by adding value to what people are already doing and providing a structured framework from which work. Concluded was that Community-driven participatory action research (CDPAR) vis-a-vis CBPR should be contemplated in the future. CDPAR should be conducted in a partnership framework that considers ethics and the power relationships of the working environment; multiple levels of participation in group membership; holistic structured processes for participation, reflection and action; and social and human capital.

Item ID:	29927
Item Type:	Article (Research - C1)
ISSN:	1440-5202
Keywords:	Aboriginal Australian; community engagement; community-based participatory effectiveness; partnerships
Related URLs:	http://www.swinburne.edu.au/about/our-un...
Date Deposited:	31 Oct 2013 02:53
FoR Codes:	11 MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES > 1117 Public Health and Health Services > 111701 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health @ 100%
SEO Codes:	92 HEALTH > 9203 Indigenous Health > 920301 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health - Determinants of Health @ 50% 92 HEALTH > 9203 Indigenous Health > 920302 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health - Health Status and Outcomes @ 50%
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