Prof. Pat Dudgeon's Groundbreaking Life and Work on Social Emotional Wellbeing

What this episode covers

In this inspiring instalment of Never the Same, host Dr Tony Pisani welcomes Professor Pat Dudgeon, the first Aboriginal psychologist in Australia and a global voice for First Nations mental health. Pat describes how confronting the racism in the system sparked her mission to “decolonise” psychology and build a new framework called Social and Emotional Wellbeing, a model that places self, family, community, culture, and Country at the centre of healing.Across the episode, Pat and Tony revisit moments such as the Ways Forward national report, discuss why Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander suicide demands distinct responses, and celebrate community-led successes, from Indigenous Rangers caring for land to universities rewriting psychology curricula. Key PointsPat’s path to becoming the first Aboriginal psychologistOrigins and pillars of the SEWB paradigmThe Ways Forward report and Boat Shed DeclarationDistinct drivers of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander suicideSuccess stories: Indigenous Rangers, psychology curriculum reformThe role of climate action and caring for Country Resources MentionedWays Forward: National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Mental Health Policy Report SEWB model diagram & “Working Together” chapter Dance of Life wellbeing model by Prof Helen MilroySweetgrass Research Method — Dr Mark Standing Eagle BaezIndigenous Rangers Program (Australia) Professor Pat Dudgeon is a Bardi woman from the Kimberley and Australia’s first Aboriginal psychologist. She co-chairs the Centre of Best Practice in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention and advocates for culturally informed mental-health systems worldwide.Dr. Tony Pisani is a professor, clinician, and founder of SafeSide Prevention, leading its mission to build safer, more connected military, health, education, and workplace communities.

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