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The research aims to assess the readiness of non-Indigenous public health educators to engage with Aboriginal Elders and knowledge-holders.

March 21, 2026Open Access

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Non‐Indigenous Public Health Educators' Readiness to Engage With Aboriginal Elders and Knowledge‐Holders: A Baseline Study Informing Indigenous‐Led Consultation

LCLiz CurranDeakin University RSRebecca StockdaleDeakin University NGNeetu Abey GeorgeDeakin University

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The research aims to assess the readiness of non-Indigenous public health educators to engage with Aboriginal Elders and knowledge-holders.
Assessments of educator readiness
Analysis of university policies and practices
Qualitative feedback from participants
Educators displayed readiness when supported by university-level policies
Engagement effectiveness relies on institutional investment rather than individual efforts
Calls for including Elders' voices in future engagement planning

Abstract

Participants were ready to engage meaningfully when supported with or enabled by policies and practices that reflect a whole-of-university approach, that is, support and investment from the university rather than a reliance on individual engagement. SO WHAT?: It is now necessary to give voice to Elders and knowledge-holders to understand how they would like to be involved in this context, as this was beyond the scope of this project.

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Non‐Indigenous Public Health Educators' Readiness to Engage With Aboriginal Elders and Knowledge‐Holders: A Baseline Study Informing Indigenous‐Led Consultation

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