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20192026

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Biography

Associate Professor Cammi Murrup-Stewart, is Aboriginal woman with close ties to Wurundjeri Country and a family history impacted by the Stolen Generation policies. An educator, supervisor and researcher at Gukwonderuk - Indigenous Health Workforces Centre, Monash University, Cammi established the Murrup Bung-allambee Indigenous Psychology Group, and leads the Gukwonderuk Indigenous Health Graduate Research Yarning Circle. Her research focuses on the First Nations social and emotional wellbeing, building the strategies mob have for improving their wellbeing, connection and mental health, using Indigenous methodologies, and supporting Indigenous students pursuing higher education. With a background in sociology, anthropology and psychology, her research aims to centre the voices of Indigenous peoples and other marginalised groups.

Cammi has over 8 years of experience in the international and local community development and health sectors, with a Bachelor and Masters in International Development. She has won an number of awards over the years, including the 2020 Premier’s Award for Health and Medical Research – Indigenous Researcher. Cammi also lives with multiple disabilities and chronic illnesses, and advocates for greater accessibility and inclusion.

Research interests

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social and emotional wellbeing
  • Sociology
  • Cross-cultural psychology
  • Settler-colonisation and anti-racism
  • Indigenous research methodologies
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health
  • Intersectionality and accessibility
  • Qualitative research methods

Education/Academic qualification

International Development, Bachelor of Development Studies, La Trobe University

Aboriginal social and emotional wellbeing, Doctorate of Philosophy, "Connection to culture is like a massive lifeline": Yarning to further understand Young, Urban Aboriginal Perspectives and Experiences of Culture and Social and Emotional Wellbeing , Sub Faculty of Translational Medicine and Public Health

International Development, Master of Development Studies, Informed Development: Building a case for the integration of psychosocial perspectives in international development and poverty alleviation policies and programs, University of Melbourne

Research area keywords

  • sociology
  • psychology
  • Anthropology
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
  • Wellbeing
  • Indigenous knowledges
  • Mental Health
  • social and emotional wellbeing
  • Indigenous health

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
  2. SDG 4 - Quality Education
    SDG 4 Quality Education
  3. SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
    SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
  4. SDG 13 - Climate Action
    SDG 13 Climate Action
  5. SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
    SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years

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