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Item A flow that comes when we're talking: water metaphors for exploring intercultural communication during early childhood assessment interactions in a Yolnu (First Nations Australian) community.Armstrong E.; Maypilama L.; Bukulatjpi Y.; Gapany D.; Fasoli L.; Ireland S.; Baker R.D.; Hewat S.; Lowell A.; YolnuCulture mediates how all people think and communicate and intercultural communication skills are required for effective collaboration. This study (2017-2021) explored intercultural communication with 40 participants in one very remote First Nations Australian community in Northern Australia. We explored the perspectives of both Yolnu (First Nations Australian people from North-East Arnhem Land) and Balanda (non-Indigenous people, in this case Australian) on interactions during early childhood assessments of Yolnu children (0-6 years). Our intercultural research team used a culturally responsive form of video-reflexive ethnography, a Yolnu approach to in-depth discussion and collaborative analysis. In this article, we explore nine intercultural communication processes that were recognized and enacted by study participants. Each process is represented by a metaphor drawn from water traveling in North-East Arnhem Land. We share these processes so that others may consider exploring their relevance in other intercultural communication contexts. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved)Item Birthing on Country for the best start in life: returning childbirth services to Yolnu mothers, babies and communities in north east Arnhem, Northern Territory.(2022-11-24) Ireland S.; Roe Y.; Moore S.; Maypilama E.L.; Bukulatjpi D.Y.; Bukulatjpi E.D.; Kildea S.; YolnuItem 'Jumping around': exploring young women's behaviour and knowledge in relation to sexual health in a remote Aboriginal Australian community.(2016-10-18) Ireland S.; Narjic C.W.; Belton S.; Saggers S.; McGrath A.Sexual health indicators for young remote-living Aboriginal women are the worst of all of Australian women. This study aimed to describe and explore young women's behaviour and knowledge in relation to sexual health, as well as to provide health professionals with cross-cultural insights to assist with health practice. A descriptive ethnographic study was conducted, which included: extended ethnographic field work in one remote community over a six-year period; community observation and participation; field notes; semi-structured interviews; group reproductive ethno-physiology drawing and language sessions; focus-group sessions; training and employment of Aboriginal research assistants; and consultation and advice from a local reference group and a Cultural Mentor. Findings reveal that young women in this remote community have a very poor biomedical understanding of sexually transmitted infections and contraception. This is further compounded by not speaking English as a first language, low literacy levels and different beliefs in relation to body functions. In their sexual relationships, young women often report experiences involving multiple casual partners, marijuana use and violence. Together, the findings contribute to a better understanding of the factors underlying sexual health inequity among young Aboriginal women in Australia.