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The importance of family connectedness

How strong family connections can foster wellbeing and protect the mental health of young people, with ACU’s Dr Elise Woodman. 

Taking care of our elders

The failure of Australia’s aged care system is symptomatic of a lack of respect for the rights of older people, say ACU experts.

Suspending suspension

Is it time to ditch school suspensions? Dr Daniel Quin explains why removing troubled kids can do more harm than good.

Fulfilling her teaching destiny

Mirryndah Nixon is an Aboriginal teacher focused on nurturing, guiding and educating the next generation.

Breaking the stigma of mental illness

How a university program for people impacted by complex social issues gave 74-year old former nurse Suzanna Free her voice back.

Caring with canines

Teacher Sarah has combined her love of animals and education to bring therapy dogs to schools to interact with children.

A call to action on child maltreatment

Exploring the impact of the groundbreaking Australian Child Maltreatment Study, with ACU's Professor Daryl Higgins.

Singing the praises of a uni choir

Research shows that singing in a choir promotes wellness. For two ACU students with disabilities, choir provides so much more.

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Cherise Buzzacott

A future delivering many futures

Author: Alisse Grafitti and Binbin Liang

Cherisse Buzzacott is the only Aboriginal midwife at Alice Springs Hospital.

“I grew up in Alice Springs. Raised by strong women, who pushed me to succeed. In Year 12, I scored the highest mark of all Indigenous students in the Northern Territory. I started a midwifery degree in Adelaide, but six months later, homesick, I dropped out.

I tried again, this time in Melbourne. And eight years later, I graduated. Now I work at Alice Springs Hospital, where I’m the only Aboriginal midwife. I also travel to remote communities to help women give birth safely. 

I don’t feel like I’m doing anything special and I’m certainly not setting out to over-achieve – I’m just doing what I do, helping the people and communities I care about.”

Cherisse Buzzacott studied midwifery at ACU.

Category Community
Tags Midwifery Indigenous

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Impact brings you compelling stories, inspiring research, and big ideas from ACU. It's about the impact we’re having on our communities, and our Mission in action. It’s a practical resource for career, life and study.

At ACU it’s education, but not as you know it. We stand up for people in need, and causes that matter.

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