Journal article
Aboriginal health promotion through addressing employment discrimination
AS Ferdinand, Y Paradies, R Perry, M Kelaher
Australian Journal of Primary Health | Published : 2014
DOI: 10.1071/PY14035
Abstract
The Localities Embracing and Accepting Diversity (LEAD) program aimed to improve the mental health of Aboriginal Victorians by addressing racial discrimination and facilitating social and economic participation. As part of LEAD, Whittlesea Council adopted the Aboriginal Employment Pathways Strategy (AEPS) to increase Aboriginal employment and retention within the organisation. The Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Training Program was developed to build internal cultural competency and skills in recruiting and retaining Aboriginal staff. Analysis of surveys conducted before (pre; n≤124) and after (post; n≤107) the training program indicated a significant increase in participant understanding acr..
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Funding Acknowledgements
This research was conducted as part of the evaluation for the Localities Embracing and Accepting Diversity program, funded by the Lowitja Institute, Australia's national institute for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health, the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth) and beyondblue. VicHealth also funded A. S. F. through their research practice leader program. M. K. was supported by an Australian Research Council Future Fellowship. Y.P. is also supported by an Australian Research Council Future Fellowship.