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Personal profile
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):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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SDG 4 Quality Education
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SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
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SDG 13 Climate Action
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
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Evaluation of the Justice-based Impacts of the Public Intoxication Reform
Cripps, K. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Warren, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Rusho, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Gray, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Penovic, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), O'Sullivan, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Arunachalam, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Murrup-Stewart, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Burns, K. (Chief Investigator (CI))
18/10/23 → 30/06/26
Project: Research
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Sense of connection for urban First Nations people
Murrup-Stewart, C. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI))
1/01/23 → 31/12/25
Project: Research
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Building Belonging: First Nations Students Photo Yarn
Murrup-Stewart, C. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Adams, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Wills, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Fisher, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Rodaughan, J. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/06/22 → 1/06/23
Project: Research
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Improving access and equity in maternity care for Aboriginal women: An in-depth exploration of the Bupup clinic
Willey, S. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Murrup-Stewart, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Stephens, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Boyle, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Sawyer, K. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/07/21 → 30/06/23
Project: Research
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Expanding the neuropsychology lens: Epistemic (in)justice and culturally responsive practice
Nalaye, H., Kamminga, J., Murrup-Stewart, C., Radford, K. & Withall, A. N., 2026. 33 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives on what works in social and emotional wellbeing programs
Murrup-Stewart, C., Truong, M. & Joshi, A., Mar 2025, Melbourne Australia: Commonwealth Government of Australia. 20 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other Report › Research
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Loorendegat-nga Kyinandu Toombadool-da Maynamith Yulendj: Storying as the context for increasing accessibility of neuroscience for Indigenous diaspora
Taylor-Bragge, R. L., Murrup-Stewart, C. & Jobson, L., 2025, Developments in Neuroethics and Bioethics: Crosscultural Perspectives on Mind and Brain. Perreaul, M. L. & Illes, J. (eds.). 1st ed. London UK: Academic Press, Vol. 8. p. 115-128 14 p. (Developments in Neuroethics and Bioethics; vol. 8).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (Book) › Research › peer-review
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O66 - Improving access and equity in maternity care for Aboriginal women at Bubup clinic
Willey, S. M., Porter, T., Sawyer, K., Murrup-Stewart, C. & Boyle, J. A., Sept 2025, In: Women and Birth. 38, Supp 1, p. 27 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting Abstract › peer-review
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Aboriginal practitioners’ perspectives on culturally informed practice for trauma healing in Australia
Rodaughan, J., Murrup-Stewart, C. & Berger, E., Oct 2024, In: The Counseling Psychologist. 52, 7, p. 1113-1141 29 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access12 Link opens in a new tab Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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2020 Premier's Award for Health and Medical Research - Aboriginal Researcher Award
Murrup-Stewart, C. (Recipient), 7 Dec 2020
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Postgraduate Publication Award
Murrup-Stewart, C. (Recipient), 2020
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Turner Institute Excellence in Community Engagement Award, 2021
Murrup-Stewart, C. (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Turner Institute Strategic Project Grant
Murrup-Stewart, C. (Recipient), 2022
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Australian Psychological Society (APS) College of Clinical Neuropsychologists Conference 2026
Nalaye, H. (Speaker), Murrup-Stewart, C. (Speaker), Kamminga, J. (Speaker), Radford, K. (Speaker) & Withall, A. (Speaker)
31 Jul 2026 → 2 Aug 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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Australian Psychological Society (APS) College of Clinical Neuropsychologists Conference 2026
Kamminga, J. (Speaker), McNeair, S. (Speaker), Murrup-Stewart, C. (Speaker), Radford, K. (Speaker) & Withall, A. (Speaker)
31 Jul 2026 → 2 Aug 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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International Indigenous Health and Wellbeing Conference 2025
Murrup-Stewart, C. (Speaker) & Ryan, T. (Speaker)
17 Jun 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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Australasian Society for Philosophy and Psychology 2025 Conference
Murrup-Stewart, C. (Keynote/plenary speaker)
24 Nov 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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Australian Psychologist (Journal)
Murrup-Stewart, C. (Associate editor)
Jan 2024 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial responsibility
Press/Media
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Reimagining the ‘Village’ for Aboriginal parents
21/11/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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Mental health and wellbeing: Listening to young Indigenous people in Narrm
10/02/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Article/Feature