Turner Indigenous

Turner Indigenous is a space for Indigenous students and staff to connect and engage with social and emotional wellbeing and psychology research and learning.

All Turner Indigenous image artwork was created and kindly provided by artist Moorina Bonini.

Our purpose

We consist of Indigenous lecturers, researchers, graduate research students working and learning in the field of Indigenous psychology and wellbeing.

We're committed to:

  • A self-determined approach to Indigenous wellbeing
  • Providing peer support, mentorship and pathways for Indigenous psychology students
  • Developing more Indigenous people to become healthcare providers, educators, researchers and leaders
  • Quality education in Indigenous psychology
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Who we are

We consist of Indigenous lecturers, researchers, graduate research students working and learning in the field of Indigenous psychology and wellbeing.

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Indigenous research

Our group currently undertakes research in various areas related to psychology and wellbeing, and actively pursues competitive grant funding through such bodies as the ARC, NHMRC and philanthropic bodies.

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Future students

Indigenous student study support is provided by the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences' Gukwonderuk - Indigenous Health Unit. Support for course applications can be found here.

Partnerships and community

  • Willum Warrain
  • Weenthunga Health Network
  • Monash Health
  • First Peoples Health and Wellbeing
  • Australian Indigenous Psychology Education Project

    • Quick links

  • Gukwonderuk Indigenous Health Unit
  • William Cooper Institute
  • Monash Indigenous Studies Centre
  • Moorina Bonini, artist of the images

    • Contact us

    You can find out more about our group by contacting:

  • Dr Laura Jobson
  • Dr Cammi Murrup-Stewart
  • The Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health