Guunu-maana

Guunu-maana Guunu-maana (Heal) Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander health program is part of the George Institute

Associate Professors Julieann Coombes and Mei Ling Yap had the privilege of speaking on a panel at the Royal Australian ...
27/11/2025

Associate Professors Julieann Coombes and Mei Ling Yap had the privilege of speaking on a panel at the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) Annual Conference.

Together they spoke about building cultural capability and safety in cancer care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, drawing on experiences in Cancer services, Southwestern Sydney Local Health District.

The session was led by Janine Mohamed, former TGI Distinguished Fellow, who continues to inspire important conversations about equity and culturally safe care.

Together, we can make cancer care more equitable, connected and healing.

We just wrapped up our 13th Community Coordinated Burn care (CCBC) training session with the team Tamworth Aboriginal Me...
13/11/2025

We just wrapped up our 13th Community Coordinated Burn care (CCBC) training session with the team Tamworth Aboriginal Medical Service, Aboriginal Corporation

Tamworth had 1 deadly packed day of hands-on learning, covering everything from burn prevention, first aid, wound care and dressings.

Our CCBC project supports Aboriginal Medical Services across NSW to build confidence and skills in providing culturally safe burn care for mob.

Big thank you to everyone at Tamworth AMS for the warm welcome and deadly participation.

For generations, Indigenous women have led the way in caring for Country, community, and future generations. Jane Sloane...
13/11/2025

For generations, Indigenous women have led the way in caring for Country, community, and future generations.

Jane Sloane, Keziah Bennett-Brook, and Laura Downey remind us all that true climate solutions must start here, with Indigenous leadership, women’s voices, and knowledge that connects health, land and life.

It’s time for climate action that listens.
That shares power.
That honours the wisdom of women and the strength of community.

Head to the link to read more! https://www.unsw.edu.au/newsroom/news/2025/11/indigenous-communities-and-women-need-to-be-at-the-centre-of-cop30s-climate-solutions

Last week we had the absolute pleasure of hosting our wonderful friends from .trauma.injury and here on beautiful Badji...
12/11/2025

Last week we had the absolute pleasure of hosting our wonderful friends from .trauma.injury and here on beautiful Badjigal Country.

Our capacity sharing day was all about sharing knowledge and strengthening relationships.

We spent the day yarning through four deadly sessions, navigating the academy, postgraduate research, understanding ethics and grant hunger games, each filled with incredible insights and laughter!

These moments remind us that capacity building is about more than knowledge, it’s about relationships, respect, and walking alongside each other on this journey. 🖤💛❤️

At the recent NSW Health First 2000 Days Symposium, Ty Madden and Melissa McDonnell presented on the Sydney Local Health...
11/11/2025

At the recent NSW Health First 2000 Days Symposium, Ty Madden and Melissa McDonnell presented on the Sydney Local Health District’s ‘Healthy Homes and Neighbourhoods’ integrated care initiative.

A session that Anitha Thiraviarajah (PhD student), whose abstract was accepted for presentation, was unable to present on the day.

They shared how Indigenous methodologies were used to evaluate ‘Healthy Homes and Neighbourhoods’ which has 30% of participating families identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.

The evaluation used a strengths-based, culturally safe approach, grounded in Indigenous ways of knowing, being and doing.

This work highlights the power of collaboration, equity and culturally informed care.

Amazing work to you all! 👏🏾

05/11/2025

Welcome to our crib, our office has never looked better - Kim K would totally approve ! ✨

What makes a house a home?How does housing shape health and connection for Aboriginal tenants?In just two weeks, you can...
04/11/2025

What makes a house a home?
How does housing shape health and connection for Aboriginal tenants?

In just two weeks, you can hear from Jacek Anderst, sharing their insights from the ‘Housing, Home and Health’ study, amplifying Aboriginal voices and stories from South East Sydney.
Followed by a powerful panel of speakers including Aunty Lola Ryan!

Don’t miss this important conversation, head to the link to register!

🗓️ Tuesday 18 Nov | 1–2pm AEDT | Online

https://events.humanitix.com/housing-home-and-health-understanding-aboriginal-social-housing-tenants-experiences

Jacek recently presented on the development of Bundi: a housing tool for mob, at the National Housing Conference in Boor...
28/10/2025

Jacek recently presented on the development of Bundi: a housing tool for mob, at the National Housing Conference in Boorloo (Perth).

Bundi is a Dharawal word meaning weapon or tool. The social housing system is complex to navigate and Bundi is one pathway to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander public and community housing tenants in South-East Sydney.
The free housing information resource was developed in partnership with Aboriginal community members connected to La Perouse - particularly Dharawal Elder and Aboriginal Health Worker Aunty Lola Ryan - and frontline tenant advocates and social housing workers. It provides clear repairs and maintenance information and escalation pathways, from complaints and appeals to Tribunal.

It was a privilege for Jacek to share the process of developing the resource in a concurrent session on Delivering culturally responsive housing at .

Aunty Lola unfortunately was unable to attend however attendees could hear her speak to the impact of the resource on a pre-recorded video.

The housing information resource can be found here: https://www.georgeinstitute.org/our-research/research-projects/housing-home-and-health-social-housi…

Recently our Program Director Keziah was invited to speak at the FoodWise Asia Pacific Regional Meeting. Keziah spoke on...
20/10/2025

Recently our Program Director Keziah was invited to speak at the FoodWise Asia Pacific Regional Meeting.

Keziah spoke on the importance of the relationship between ecological management and cultural practices, that includes Indigenous knowledge systems around land and water protection and environmental resilience. 💧🌿

Julieann, Ty, and Annalise recently visited 🎓 to deliver a Community and Public Health Nutrition Workshop for first-yea...
15/10/2025

Julieann, Ty, and Annalise recently visited 🎓 to deliver a Community and Public Health Nutrition Workshop for first-year Nutrition and Dietetics students🍎

We supported students with a practice run using the CREATE tool to help prepare them for their upcoming assignments. The room was full of energy, curiosity, and thoughtful questions, it was a beautiful afternoon of learning and sharing 🌿📚

It’s always deadly to see students so eager to learn how to engage respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in their future work.

We’ve previously run Yarning Workshops with this class, and it’s great to see the ongoing enthusiasm and commitment to culturally safe practice 🤝🏾❤️

Thanks for having us again, 🙏🏾

Our team has been on the move, sharing our work and learning from others across the globe! 🌏Aliyah Palu, our incredible ...
13/10/2025

Our team has been on the move, sharing our work and learning from others across the globe! 🌏

Aliyah Palu, our incredible Research Assistant and PhD candidate, recently travelled to Fiji 🇫🇯 to attend the 2025 Pacific Islands Health Research Symposium (PIHRS).

Aliyah presented on the important topic: “How are Pacific Islanders in Australia considered in diet related policy?” and absolutely smashed it! 👏🏾

We’re so proud to share that she was awarded Best Presentation in Health Systems & Policy at PIHRS! 🎉🎖️

Vinaka vakalevu to the organisers, and huge congratulations to Aliyah for representing our team and community with such passion and excellence.

Camila and Xavier recently travelled to Dubbo to take part in a powerful Yarning Circle with community members and Elder...
08/10/2025

Camila and Xavier recently travelled to Dubbo to take part in a powerful Yarning Circle with community members and Elders. 🖤💛❤️

They shared some deep, meaningful yarns, listening to lived experiences and gaining valuable insights into healthcare from the community’s perspective. 💬🫶🏾

It was a time of connection, learning, and truth-telling. 🌿✨

Big thanks to everyone who welcomed us and shared their stories, your voices continue to guide and inspire our work.

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