Thursday, 2 July 2015

Professor Pat Dudgeon was one of the National Mental Health Commissioners visiting Elcho Island and the Galiwin'ku team who deliver a disaster response to the community following cyclones. Professor Dudgeon said the Galiwin'ku program could be used as a case study for best practice, as it is an appropriate disaster response model, that is culturally appropriate, working in both Western and traditional knowledges with excellent client care.

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Professor Pat Dudgeon (UWA School of Indigenous Studies  (+61 8) 6488 6927 / (+61 4) 22 615 003
David Stacey (UWA Public Affairs)  (+61 8) 6488 3229 / (+61 4) 32 637 716

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