Webinar: Indigenous methodologies

Join ANROWS for our upcoming webinar focusing on Indigenous methodologies

ANROWS is hosting a series of webinars on the ways of working and ways of knowing that are outlined in The Australian National Research Agenda to End Violence against Women and Children (ANRA) 2023–2028. The next webinar is focused on Indigenous methodologies.

The aim of the webinar is to help attendees build their understanding of Indigenous research methodologies and how these approaches can inform the work they do.

In this webinar, a panel of experts will explore:

• Power and positionality
• Decolonising methodologies
• Connections and partnerships
• Strengths-based approaches
• Cultural safety

 
There will also be a Q&A segment at the end of the session where attendees can ask the panellists questions.

Live captions will be available, and the webinar will be recorded and uploaded to the ANROWS website and YouTube channel at a later date.

For enquiries, please email [email protected]

About the Australian National Research Agenda webinar series

The Indigenous methodologies webinar is part of a series designed to support the implementation of the Australian National Research Agenda.

These webinars will be of interest to anyone involved or interested in research practices, including researchers, funders, practitioners, service providers and data custodians.

Panellists

Fiona Cornforth AFHEA MAICD BMgt MMgt (Merit)

Fiona is of the Wuthathi and Maluilgal peoples and holds national roles for creating meaningful systems change, contributing knowledge on what heals, as well as the power and strengths of First Peoples’ cultures to lead that change. She has served as CEO of The Healing Foundation, is the inaugural Director of Yardhura Walani at the Australian National University, and a founding board director of the National Centre for Action on Child Sexual Abuse. In all spaces, Fiona shares a message of celebration and gratitude for the greatness of ancestors, Elders, and the ontology and authority that holds individuals, families and nations.

Professor Juanita Sherwood

Juanita is a proud Wiradjuri woman, registered nurse, teacher, lecturer, researcher and manager with over 30 years’ experience in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and education. Her career has encompassed government and non-government sectors, and the academy. Juanita has led State-wide and National projects, developed policies and strategic plans, worked with Aboriginal communities to assist in developing their research agendas and research methods, established a National Indigenous Staff / Researcher Network within Rural Health Departments across Australian Universities, fostered a “how to rollout cultural competency” and safe learning environments, and the development of a unique Indigenous health resource. Juanita is currently employed at Jumbunna at the University of Technology Sydney.

Dr Nicole Tujague

Nicole is a descendant of the Kabi Kabi nation from Mt Bauple, Queensland and the South Sea Islander people from Gaua Island in Vanuatu. She grew up on the Queensland Aboriginal communities of Bamaga, Kowanyama, Woorabinda and Yarrabah. She is co-founder and Director of a small Aboriginal consultancy firm called The Seedling Group and is a Board member of the Australian Evaluation Society (AES).

Nicole’s area of research for her PhD was Indigenous-led Evaluation, that is, understanding what Aboriginal Peoples feel is important when evaluating projects and programs that affect their lives. Nicole is particularly interested in Indigenous methodologies of data collection and analysis and cultural safety in trauma informed practice.

Tanika Perry

Tanika, a proud Worimi and Bundjalung woman, brings over a decade of experience in Indigenous community engagement, health promotion, and project management. Specialising in project coordination, communications, and stakeholder relations, she leads initiatives supporting First Nation communities with a focus on cultural safety, inclusivity, and respect. Holding a Graduate Diploma of Indigenous Health Promotion from The University of Sydney, Tanika demonstrates a holistic commitment to Indigenous health, wellbeing and inclusion nationwide. Guided by a values-driven leadership approach, she empowers teams through collaboration, aiming for meaningful contributions and two-way engagement. As an advocate for Indigenous advancement, Tanika champions inclusivity and equity for all.