Working in partnership: Skills transfer in developing a cross‐cultural research team

What are the resourcing requirements for an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander primary health care research project?

“…Although capacity building is often a focus during Indigenous-focused research, commonly reported activities include employing staff; improving skills, capabilities or careers of Indigenous staff 1,13 ; or developing non-Indigenous researchers' cultural competence. 1,13,14 Our findings demonstrate opportunities for research to build capacity through locally driven decision-making processes. 15 The spontaneous emergence of research champions as advocates demonstrates how key staff with an understanding of the 'lay of the land' can facilitate research by increasing community involvement 1 and driving research.…”

This Is Not a Guide to Indigenous Research Partnerships

“…The literature also described training in research skills for Indigenous community partners (Guthrie et al 2006). Our Yarning found that an important consideration when planning this type of training is assessment of the research relevance to the organization's or individual's core business.…”

“…Training for all partners was one process used ensuring an increase in skill base for everyone (Guthrie et al 2006). The importance of all partners providing research agenda transparency has also been identified (Somerville & Perkins 2003).…”

A Model for Consultation with Aboriginal Stakeholders About Young People's Mental Health and Wellbeing: the NSW School-Link Training Program

“…However, the 200 year history of colonization, and mistreatment experienced by many Aboriginal people, both within wider Australian society and within health services, has led to misunderstanding and lack of trust, which can negatively effect timely service utilization[6], [7] and stakeholder consultation. Nurturing relationships over time in a culturally safe environment can help develop mutual respect, trust and ownership of the process [16]. Genuine consultation, autonomy and control over one's life are not only important for Aboriginal people in terms of social justice, but these principles may also have significant therapeutic value [2], 17–19…”

“…Nurturing relationships over time in a culturally safe environment can help develop mutual respect, trust and ownership of the process. 16 Genuine consultation, autonomy and control over one's life are not only important for Aboriginal people in terms of social justice, but these principles may also have significant therapeutic value. A six-stage model for consultation with Aboriginal stakeholders (referred to as consultees) was developed.…”