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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are warned that this exhibi�on contains the names and images of deceased persons.
However, the progression of nursing and midwifery in Australia has not always included First Na�ons people in training schools Some were progressive, others not so. Throughout all the challenges faced by Black nurses and midwives of Australia we have grown and emerged as a strong presence and voice. This is our story.
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IN OUR OWN RIGHT: Black Australian Nurses and Midwives Stories 2022 National Exhibition Before 1788, tradi�onal First Na�on nurses and midwives held a place of honour and respect as they prac�ced and taught their art and science of caring. What we now equate as nursing and midwifery, was already prac�ced in First Na�ons communi�es , where First Na�ons knowledges of medicine, healing, and birthing were part of community life.
This is a series of works made by filmmakers Nicole Hu�on, a Garawa woman, and Bri�any Morris, a Wiradjuri, Dunghu� and Wonnarua woman, alongside exhibi�on curator Kerinne Jenkins and a team of collaborators
This exhibi�on pays tribute to the courage and strength of these trailblazers then, and professional role models since, who ac�vely challenged the health system that ostracised First Na�ons Mob, and who now advocate for culturally safe health services for Mob. The in�mate, some�mes heart wrenching, and unmi�gatedly awe inspiring stories told will stoke the fires of hearts and souls. It will energize contemporary Black ac�vism within nursing and midwifery.
The filmmakers would like to acknowledge the custodians of the land on which this exhibi�on will take place, the Gadigal people of the Eora Na�on and we pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.
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The amended name became The Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurse and Midwives (CATSINaM) The organisa�on promotes, supports and advocates for First Australian nurses and midwives in many ways. Even so, it’s mantra, the importance of increasing the recruitment and reten�on of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nurse and midwifery workforce, has not changed.
The forerunner of CATSINaM was the Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses (CATSIN), established in 1997 on Gadigal Country, Sydney, at a na�onal forum a�ended by 35 First Na�ons nurses. CATSIN became incorporated the following year on Gubbi Gubbi Country, Bribie Island At that �me First Na�on nurses formed 0.5% of the total registered nurse popula�on. Later in 2013, the organisa�on formally acknowledged First Na�on midwives as members.
2 channel videoinstalla�on with audio. Featuring interview excerpts from Wiradjuri woman Dr Sally Goold OAM and pain�ngs by Kamilaroi woman Kisani Upward.LedbyBri
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CATSIN’s founder and inaugural CEO was Wiradjuri academic Dr Sally Goold (OAM) who, at age 17 was the first Aboriginal student nurse at Sydney’s Royal Prince Alfred Hospital She went on to be the first Aboriginal nurse at the Redfern Aboriginal Medical Service in 1972.
�any Morris, a Wiradjuri, Dunghu� and Wonnarua woman, this piece was made in collabora�on with CATSINaM, Kerinne Jenkins, Zoe Duboc, Benny Edwards, Lilian Harris and animators Timothy Lee and David Love
OUR FOUNDING MEMBERS & ANCESTORS
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25 ACTS OF INDIVIDUAL & COLLECTIVE ACTIVISM
“We are also grateful for the leadership of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nurses and midwives for pu�ng Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nursing and midwifery on the na�onal agenda and contribu�ng to na�onal debate and policy on the quality and safety of our health and educa�on systems.” Black Australian Nurses and Midwives
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The collec�ve ac�vism of CATSINaM over its 25 years includes the establishment of prac�ce and educa�on standards, regula�ons, codes and guidelines for nursing and midwifery regulatory and accredita�on authori�es in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander healthcare as well as coordina�ng the establishment of an interna�onal alliance of global First Na�ons nurses and midwives in 2016. CATSINaM is a leading advocate for quality First Australian healthcare and cultural safety in training ins�tu�ons, workplaces and healthcare se�ngs , including research, under Murra Mulangarri.
“Our model of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community control that our Elders and ancestors envisaged 25 years ago provides a strong founda�on, and the words ‘Unity and Strength through Caring’ gi�ed then have guided us through these turbulent �mes,” Professor West (CEO) said.
“Strong Indigenous leadership has helped us navigate some of the profession’s most challenging �mes through COVID, bushfires, floods, and Black Lives Ma�er.
25 Individual Acts of Activism This is a single channel video installa�on with audio & published texts on display The produc�on is a collabora�on between CATSINaM and filmmakers Benny Edwards, Kelly Cameron, Timothy Lee and Kerinne Jenkins It features interviews with the twenty five CATSINaM members who have been acknowledged for their individual acts of ac�vism. Juanita Sherwood, Wiradjuri, Melanie Briggs, Dharawal & Gumbaynggirr Lesley Salem, Wonnarua Carmen Parter, Darumbal & Juru Ted Murphy, Jinaburra Roianne West, Kalkadoon & Djaku nde Donna Tschuna, Wirrungu & Gooma Janine Mohamed, Narrunga Kaurna Haylene Grogan, Yalanji &Tagalaka Mary Mar�n, Noonuccal Nola White, Ghungalu Dulcie Flower, Meriam Sally Goold, Wiradjuri Rhonda Marrio�, Nyikina Jane Jones, Balladong & Noongar Gracelyn Smallwood, Biri Renee Blackman, Gubbi Gubbi Lynne Stuart, Mandandanji Lynore Geia, Bwgcolman Catherine Chamberlain, Palawu Doseena Fergie, Wuthathi, Mabiaug Island, & YAmbonesevonneCadet James, Gugu Badhun Rochelle Pi� Watson, Wirri, Butchulla, Kalkadoon & Kokobeira Ali Drummond, Wuthathi, Meriam & Dauareb Gail Yarran, Ballardong & Wadjuk Copyright CATSINaM In Our Own Right: Black Australian Nurses and Midwives Stories II pg4.
CAST Jean Lewis, Garawa Jayvina Ragge�, Gudanjii and Garrwa Dora Ragge�, Gudanjii and Garrwa Angeline Penrith, Wiradjuri and Yuin Na�on Bri�anie Shipway, Gumb ayanggirr Mob Aba Nero, Meriam, Erumbam Le and Kannju women from Kannju tribes Tysan Towney, Wiradjuri and Gumbaynggirr Shelly Lauman Miah Kenne� Siobhan Francis Charlo�e Francis Aida Jenkins Douglas Jenkins CREW Co Director Nicole Hu�on, Garawa Co Director Kerinne Jenkins Producer Georgia Morai�s DOP Gregoire Liere Editor Kelly Cameron Produc�on Designer Ella Butler Music Composer Declan Harsent Colourist Alina Birmingham Produc�on Manager Kristen Se�nelli 3rd AD Elizabeth Haines, Kamilaroi & Wakka Wakka 1st AC/Data Wrangler Gary Morris Gaffer Mat Wilson Grip Kris Wallis Best Boy Josh Royce Hair & Make Up Amelia Fell PA Miah Kenne� Associate Costume Designer Blake Headley On Set Art Director Hayden Relf Assistant Costume Designer Blake Headley On Set Art Director Hayden Relf Model Maker Madeleine Cooper Costume Standby Elle Fitzgerald Art Department Assistant Tanieka Haines, Kamilaroi and Wakka Wakka Art Department Assist Elle Fitzgerald Art Department Assist Madeleine Cooper Special Thanks: George Coles & Sue Elphinstone, The Australian Film Television & Radio School, Ste phanie Pringle Chicken & Chips Sarah Neighbour at Panavision, Focus Film Ligh�ng, Powerhouse Museum, Brislington Medical and Nursing Museum, Prince Henry Hospital Nursing and Medical Museum, SAH Museum, STC Props (Sydney Theatre Company), Hazel Fisher (STC Costume), Nick Day NIDA (Na�onal Ins�tute of Drama�c Art), Prop Co, Geoff Newey (The Look), Susan Young, Belvoir Theatre Company, Leon and Barbara Chapman, Lewis Doherty, Berthalia Selina Reuben and Lisa Campos, Aida Jenkins, Douglas Jenkins, Alana Hicks and Jeane�e Fabila. Copyright CATSINaM In Our Own Right: Black Australian Nurses and Midwives Stories II pg5.
CAST Jean Lewis, Garawa Jayvina Ragge�, Gudanjii and Garrwa Dora Ragge�, Gudanjii and Garrwa Angeline Penrith, Wiradjuri and Yuin Na�on Bri�anie Shipway, Gumb ayanggirr Mob Aba Nero, Meriam, Erumbam Le and Kannju women from Kannju tribes Tysan Towney, Wiradjuri and Gumbaynggirr Shelly Lauman Miah Kenne� Siobhan Francis Charlo�e Francis Aida Jenkins Douglas Jenkins CREW Co Director Nicole Hu�on, Garawa Co Director Kerinne Jenkins Producer Georgia Morai�s DOP Gregoire Liere Editor Kelly Cameron Produc�on Designer Ella Butler Music Composer Declan Harsent Colourist Alina Birmingham Produc�on Manager Kristen Se�nelli 3rd AD Elizabeth Haines, Kamilaroi & Wakka Wakka 1st AC/Data Wrangler Gary Morris Gaffer Mat Wilson Grip Kris Wallis Best Boy Josh Royce Hair & Make Up Amelia Fell PA Miah Kenne� Associate Costume Designer Blake Headley On Set Art Director Hayden Relf Assistant Costume Designer Blake Headley On Set Art Director Hayden Relf Model Maker Madeleine Cooper Costume Standby Elle Fitzgerald Art Department Assistant Tanieka Haines, Kamilaroi and Wakka Wakka Art Department Assist Elle Fitzgerald Art Department Assist Madeleine Cooper Special Thanks: George Coles & Sue Elphinstone, The Australian Film Television & Radio School, Ste phanie Pringle Chicken & Chips Sarah Neighbour at Panavision, Focus Film Ligh�ng, Powerhouse Museum, Brislington Medical and Nursing Museum, Prince Henry Hospital Nursing and Medical Museum, SAH Museum, STC Props (Sydney Theatre Company), Hazel Fisher (STC Costume), Nick Day NIDA (Na�onal Ins�tute of Drama�c Art), Prop Co, Geoff Newey (The Look), Susan Young, Belvoir Theatre Company, Leon and Barbara Chapman, Lewis Doherty, Berthalia Selina Reuben and Lisa Campos, Aida Jenkins, Douglas Jenkins, Alana Hicks and Jeane�e Fabila. Copyright CATSINaM In Our Own Right: Black Australian Nurses and Midwives Stories II pg6.
catsinam.org.au August 2022
