Catherine Chamberlain – The Conversation

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June 16, 2022

First Nations mothers are more likely to die during childbirth. More First Nations midwives could close this gap

Pamela McCalman, La Trobe University; Catherine Chamberlain, The University of Melbourne, and Machellee Kosiak, Australian Catholic University

First Nations women and their newborns are considered high risk due to fatality rates and access to care. Research shows First Nations-led culturally safe healthcare could prevent further deaths.

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November 26, 2021

First Nations children are still being removed at disproportionate rates. Cultural assumptions about parenting need to change

Jacynta Krakouer, Monash University; Alex Bhathal, La Trobe University; Catherine Chamberlain, The University of Melbourne; James C. Beaufils, University of Technology Sydney; Paul Gray, University of Technology Sydney, and Tatiana Corrales, Monash University

Child protection notification processes in Australia have a history of disproportionately targeting First Nations families.

Bundhurr Marburumburaay Miilgi Ngalgarra (lighting, thunder, rain, shine)- no matter how big, strong or scary the storm the sun will shine again. Artist Renae Lamb, Wiradjuri Wongabong. Owner Midnight Dreaming. Used with permission. Provided by author

October 7, 2021

10 ways we can better respond to the pandemic in a trauma‑informed way

Christina Heris, Australian National University; Catherine Chamberlain, The University of Melbourne; Cindy Woods, The University of Melbourne; Helen Herrman, The University of Melbourne; Janine Mohamed; Michelle Kennedy, University of Newcastle; Shannon Bennetts, La Trobe University, and Simon Graham, The University of Melbourne

The COVID-19 pandemic is a stressful time for all, and even more so for people experiencing trauma-related stress. How can public health emergency responses avoid further trauma for vulnerable people?

Child protection services must be culturally safe and responsive to the Aboriginal children and families they serve. Jodie Griggs / Getty Images

May 24, 2021

First Nations families need support to stay together, before we create another Stolen Generation

Catherine Chamberlain, La Trobe University; Alison Elliott, La Trobe University; Birri O'Dea, Charles Darwin University; Helen Milroy, The University of Western Australia; Jacynta Krakouer, The University of Melbourne, and Paul Gray, University of Technology Sydney

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children are increasingly being removed from their families and placed into out-of-home care, raising concerns of another Stolen Generation.

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