Embedding the Model of Engaging with Communities Collaboratively (MECC) in the Jandu Yani U (For All Families) Project in Aboriginal communities of the Fitzroy Valley, Western Australia (original) (raw)
2023, International journal of critical indigenous studies
is a Lab Manager of an Indigenous research lab at the University of Saskatchewan. Cari completed her PhD in Australia, exploring best practice methods and cultural safety in working with Indigenous Peoples. She co-developed and evaluated the Model of Engaging with Communities Collaboratively (MECC) with Indigenous communities, a model of culturally safe methodology. Karen Turner is a clinical psychologist and research academic. She is Deputy Director (Programs and Innovation) at the Parenting and Family Support Centre. Her research activity concerns the nature, causes, prevention and treatment of behavioural and emotional problems in children. She is also a foundational co-author of Triple P. Jadnah Davies is a Gooniyandi woman who manages the Marulu team at Marninwarntikura Women's Resource Centre (MWRC), supporting families to address the complex needs of young people living with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) and early life trauma. Jadnah works to create innovative solutions that provide families with access to services and resources that have not previously existed. Emily Carter is a Gooniyandi and Kija Woman and CEO of MWRC. Emily co-led the alcohol restrictions in her community and is an investigator on the first Australian population-based prevalence study of FASD. Emily is an advocate for women's issues, Aboriginal community empowerment and recognition, and a promoter of trauma-informed practices. Sue Thomas is the Strategic Lead at MWRC and is an experienced teacher, school principal and researcher, working extensively in the Kimberley region of WA. Responding to the need to equip educators working with children with FASD and complex needs, she co-wrote FASD and Complex Trauma-A Resource for Educators. Ellaina Andersson is a registered senior psychologist and research fellow at James Cook University who has worked across community, outpatient and inpatient settings. She has experience administering and interpreting neuropsychological assessments to clients across the lifespan and has a particular passion for working with children and families from remote and regional areas. International Journal of Critical Indigenous Studies 102 Marmingee Hand is a Walmajarri Elder who is a caregiver for family members with FASD. Marmingee is also an Aboriginal language programs teacher at the Fitzroy Valley District High School. She is currently working on her Masters of Teaching while also working on the Martuwarra Fitzroy River Council.
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