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How can i be involved?
There are three main ways you can participate in the upcoming consultations
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Watch Impact Policy present an overview presentation on the purpose, background and approach to consultation.
Need to know more?
Download a short FAQ here Further information please reach out to Sean McCarthy, Director of Research and Strategy at Impact Policy on sean@impactpolicyau.com
First Nations deaths in custody and police operations
The undeniable experience of loss, grief, and trauma that families undergo after a death in custody or police operations. These emotions intensify due to strained connections with law enforcement, correctional services, juvenile justice, and the judicial system. These services embody Australia's colonial past and consistently inflict trauma on First Nations people.
Grief
-Persistent complex grief manifests due to an ongoing cycle of mourning for numerous and distressing losses.
- It is associated with elevated incidences of cancer, heart disease, hypertension, and thoughts of suicide.
- First Nations individuals undergo complex grief, placing them at a heightened risk for developing protracted mourning.
Healing Circles
Engaging in Yarning conversations facilities the healing Journey allowing First Nations families and communities to navigate grief within the coronial process. Emphasising compassionate and transparent dialogues, along with recognition and active listening, becomes crucial.
Trauma
- Trauma encompasses symptoms and encounters from overwhelming, stressful life events that surpass an individual's coping capacity.
- The impact of trauma extends to a person's thoughts, emotions, and physical well-being, often leading to profound feelings of grief, anger, sadness, guilt, or fear in its aftermath.
Indigenous approach or Indigenous research methods.
The journey of healing is continuous, fostering identity strength, cultural resilience, and recovery from traumas in a culturally secure manner.The key Principles of a "healing circle" Respect the presence and dignity, appreciate the contributions of each participant, underscore the interconnectedness among people, encourage spiritual and emotional expression, and ensure an equal voice for all.
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