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Sleep program aims to boost mental health of Indigenous kids
Program evaluationUniversity of the Sunshine Coast2025
Findings
What the evidence shows
A five-year national project led by the University of the Sunshine Coast aims to improve the mental health of Indigenous children through better sleep habits. The initiative will be co-designed with Indigenous communities, indicating a culturally responsive approach to addressing sleep health and mental wellbeing outcomes.
Effect size
How much it moved the needle
Not measured
Method
How the study was done
Co-designed research project with Indigenous communities over five years
Timeframe: five years
Cases this speaks to
- Toomelah Justice Reinvestment Project Evaluation (2022)New South Wales, Australia · 2022
- Victorian Youth Diversion Program Evaluation (2023)Victoria, Australia · 2023
- Amnesty: A Brighter Tomorrow - Indigenous KidsAustralia (National) · 2015
- SA Training Centre Visitor - Kurlana Tapa ReportsSouth Australia, Australia · 2023
- Queensland Youth Justice Strategy 2019-2023Queensland, Australia · 2019
- Closing the Gap Target 11 - Youth JusticeAustralia (National) · 2020
Campaigns this speaks to
- Koori Youth Justice Program ExpansionVictoria, Australia
- Intensive Bail Support ProgramsAustralia (National)
- Closing the Gap - Justice TargetsAustralia (National)
- Throughcare for Aboriginal PrisonersAustralia (National)
- SmartJustice for Young PeopleAustralia (National)
- Youth Diversion Reform AllianceAustralia (National)