The Clearinghouse publications provide an overview of the influences on social and emotional wellbeing, mental health and suicide rates among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and the programs implemented to address these factors. Publications written by external authors represent the views of those authors.
From July 2021 to June 2025, 32 Clearinghouse publications were released. Summary papers are also available for most of these publications.
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Culturally relevant programs are successful at engaging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in contact with the criminal justice system. This publication explores the characteristics of preventive programs and those that are successful at engaging Indigenous Australians. Adopting an Indigenous perspective of health and wellbeing is essential for improving mental health outcomes.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people are over-represented in the child protection system. Mental health conditions and self-harm are also more common among them. The subsequent transition to out-of-home care may involve substantial adjustment for children and young people. This publication explores approaches targeted at improving both mental health and suicide outcomes for children and young people who have contact with the child protection system.
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