… but what about the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Worker academic? Transcending the role of ‘unknowing assistant’ in health care and research through higher education: a personal journey

IF 0.9 Q3 EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH

Australian Journal of Indigenous Education Pub Date : 2020-09-18 DOI:10.1017/jie.2020.21

Janet Stajic

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Abstract

Abstract The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker/Practitioner (A&TSIHW) workforce provides not only clinical skills but also responds to specific social and cultural needs of the communities they serve bringing knowledge derived from lived and embodied knowledges. The A&TSIHW is a recognised health professional within the Australian health system; however, this workforce continues to be under-supported, under-recognised and under-utilised. A common discourse in literature written about A&TSIHWs focused on the need to empower and enhance the A&TSIHW capabilities, or rendered the A&TSIHW as part of the problem in improving the health of Indigenous peoples. In contrast, articles written by A&TSIHWs, published in the Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, tell a different story, one about the limitations of the health system in its ability to care for Indigenous peoples, recognising A&TSIHW leadership. This paper deals with two interrelated tensions—the undervaluing of the A&TSIHW as a clinician and the undervaluing of the A&TSIHW as an academic—both of which the author has had to navigate. It explores the specific challenges of the A&TSIHW academic who too seeks recognition beyond that of ‘assistant’ within the research enterprise, drawing upon personal experiences and engagement with educational institutions, including higher education.

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但是土著人和/或托雷斯海峡岛民卫生工作者学术呢?通过高等教育超越医疗保健和研究中“不知情的助手”的角色:个人旅程

土著和托雷斯海峡岛民卫生工作者/从业者(A&TSIHW)劳动力不仅提供临床技能，而且还响应他们所服务的社区的特定社会和文化需求，带来来自生活和具体化知识的知识。A&TSIHW是澳大利亚卫生系统内公认的卫生专业人员;然而，这一劳动力仍然得不到充分支持、认可和利用。文献中关于土著人民保健服务的共同论述侧重于增强土著人民保健服务能力的需要，或将土著人民保健服务视为改善土著人民健康问题的一部分。相比之下，A&TSIHW在《土著和岛民卫生工作者杂志》上发表的文章讲述了一个不同的故事，它讲述了卫生系统在照顾土著人民方面的局限性，承认了A&TSIHW的领导作用。本文处理了两个相互关联的紧张关系-低估作为临床医生的A&TSIHW和低估作为学术界的A&TSIHW -这两个作者都必须导航。它探讨了A&TSIHW学者的具体挑战，他们也在研究企业中寻求超越“助理”的认可，利用个人经验和与教育机构(包括高等教育机构)的接触。

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Australian Journal of Indigenous Education EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH-

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2.80

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12.50%

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期刊介绍： Published in association with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit, The University of Queensland, the Australian Journal of Indigenous Education is an internationally refereed journal which publishes papers and reports on the theory, method, and practice of Indigenous education. The journal welcomes articles that ground theoretical reflections and discussions in qualitative and quantitative studies, as well as examples of best practice with a focus on Indigenous education. While AJIE has a particular focus on Indigenous education in Australia and Oceania, research which explores educational contexts and experiences around the globe are welcome. AJIE seeks to foster debate between researchers, government, and community groups on the shifting paradigms, problems, and practical outcomes of Indigenous education.