Wellbeing
Alternative labels
Well-being
Video
How to use neurodivergent-affirming strategies to support child mental health
Children with autism or ADHD have specific strengths but we live in a world designed for neurotypical brains. This can be a difficult and disabling experience for many children. This webinar explores how practitioners, educators and parents can use neurodivergent-affirming strategies to better support the mental health and wellbeing of autistic and ADHD children.
Report
Investing in Aboriginal health and wellbeing infrastructure
Evidence shows that services delivered by Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) have a 50% greater impact than if those same interventions were delivered through mainstream health services. This research report finds ACCOs could do much more if their infrastructure worked and recommends the Victorian Government act now to fund urgent repairs to make ACCO buildings safe...
Journal article
A methodological approach to generate local solutions that promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social and emotional wellbeing on Kaurna Country, Australia
This article describes a research approach where principles of Indigenous methodology guide application of implementation science methods to generate, implement and evaluate local solutions from the perspectives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The co-design phase collected critical insights regarding community needs, challenges and service gaps, and identified shortfalls in local strategic policy.
Journal article
Wellbeing and job satisfaction among employees with intellectual disability
Research exploring the job satisfaction and wellbeing experiences of people with intellectual disability in the workplace and potential strategies for supporting their health and wellbeing through workplace interventions. Findings suggest workplace wellbeing intervention models and strategies for the general population may need to be modified to be inclusive of people with intellectual disability in both...
Report
2023 Winston Churchill Fellowship to investigate best practice museum programs sustaining wellbeing of people with dementia
This report explores creative engagement programs in museums that support emotional, cognitive, and social wellbeing of people living with dementia. The report explores a variety of international program models, methodologies, and insights from leading museum practitioners in dementia programming.