Collaborative practices and partnerships to engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students

Cultural Awareness; Responsiveness; and Safety | Curriculum Development | Indigenous Psychology | Recruitment and Student Support | Recruitment and Student Support Highlights | Social and Emotional Wellbeing | Workforce

Year

2017

Type

Journal Article

Rowland, D., West, R., Hood, M., Hirvonen, T., Morrissey, S. (2017). Collaborative practices and partnerships to engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. InPsych, 39(6). https://psychology.org.au/for-members/publications/inpsych/2017/dec/collaborative-practices-and-partnerships-to-engage

ABSTRACT

Griffith University has one of the largest cohorts of Indigenous students, with 815 enrolments to date. The Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) and Bachelor of Psychological Science programs attract a high number of students from around the country each year. Of the 295 students enrolled in health-related degrees, 70 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students are enrolled in psychology programs.