Elders have a vital role in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures — and for the rest of Australia, that represents a valuable lesson in how to treat older people with care and respect.
From that point, he says, "I achieved all sorts of success in all aspects of my life, including my career".
Paul Callaghan wants his book to be a tool for reconciliation between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people in Australia. "By empowering Elders with the support necessary to address issues in their communities, we can make a positive step in helping close the gap and transferring sacred spiritual knowledge," Dr Lucy Busija, one of the study authors,Many organisations, recognising the value of Elders' leadership and cultural knowledge, are developing formal Elder-in-Residence programs.
Subjects up for discussion in yarning circles include the impact of colonialism, local history, connection to culture, and identity. Similar programs exist at other Australian universities, including Curtin University, where a Nyungar Elder serves as Elder in Residence , and the University of Western Sydney, which runs an Elders on Campus program to link the university to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
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