Power, Tamara, Geia, Lynore, Best, Odette, Sherwood, Juanita, Sheehy, Louise, Smallwood, Reakeeta, and West, Roianne (2023) From vox nullius to the vote for a voice. Contemporary Nurse, 59 (4-5). pp. 259-264.

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[Extract] What does the referendum on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament mean for the Australian nursing and midwifery professions? This editorial is intended to inform Australian nurses, midwives, educators and students about the Voice referendum and invite them to join Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples on our shared journey to healing as a nation. This editorial was prompted by the inclusion of an example of a nursing student assessment item in this edition of Contemporary Nurse. Students were required to create an informative flyer for health professionals, aimed at dispelling the plethora of misinformation regarding the referendum’s purpose and discussing the historical injustices that have led to this crucial event. Students were also encouraged to reflect upon the profound impact of the referendum on the health and well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

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