Odette Best

In this paper, we present three Indigenous worldviews, anchored to the epistemology and ontology of each author in discussing climate impact on Indigenous people. Each worldview speaks to our unique and individual Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing. We then extended the Indigenous worldviews by discussing the climate crisis and its impact on Indigenous peoples, the voices of Indigenous nurses in the climate space, and further outline how we believe that climate change impact is a colonizing force which is structurally racist. We then provide some potential ways forward. We argue that being a climate activist involves being an advocate for Indigenous justice and a disruptor of Western paradigms of economy, ownership, and capitalism.

The development of First Nations nurses and midwives is crucial to addressing health inequities stemming from systemic injustices. However, this workforce is significantly underrepresented globally. Understanding the reasons for this underrepresentation and identifying key challenges and opportunities for leadership is necessary. This scoping review aimed to explore the challenges and opportunities in leadership development of First Nations nursing and midwifery professionals internationally. A scoping review was conducted following the framework developed by Arksey and O'Malley (2005). Six databases including PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus, PsychInfo, Proquest and Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet were searched. The search was performed on 30 January 2024. Items were included if the research focus was on First Nations nursing and midwifery leadership. Full texts were then thematically analysed for overarching themes, and extracted data was charted. After charting, key findings were reviewed, and emerging themes were grouped into common categories. The scoping review identified a paucity in the contemporary literature, with only ten articles retrieved. Analysis revealed five main theses: (1) systemic injustices impacting leadership opportunities, (2) complex responsibilities beyond typical roles, (3) underrepresentation in leadership positions, (4) shifting from colonial leadership models and (5) effective methods for leadership development. Opportunities identified included promoting equitable leadership, fostering integrated relationships, building cultural resilience and emphasising community-orientated leadership approaches. Promoting adequate representation and developing culturally safe leadership models are essential steps towards empowering First Nations nurses and midwives in their leadership development. The study highlights the need for targeted leadership development strategies for First Nations nurses and midwives to enhance representation and impact within healthcare systems globally.

Purpose The Chinese community constitutes the largest demographic and faces the highest rates of cancer incidence in Singapore. Given this, palliative care plays a crucial role in supporting individuals, particularly those nearing the end of life, with family serving as their primary source of support. Many Chinese family caregivers in Singapore reported significant unmet needs in cancer care provision, with studies indicating that they often bear the brunt of caregiving responsibilities. Despite this, there has been a lack of research exploring the needs and perspectives of Chinese Singaporean family caregivers caring for terminally ill cancer patients at home. Thus, this study seeks to address this gap by investigating the lived experiences of Chinese Singaporean family caregivers providing end-of-life cancer care in a home setting. Methods This study employed a hermeneutic phenomenological approach, guided by the framework developed by van Manen (1990), to uncover the essential meaning of each participant’s lived experience. In-depth, semi-structured virtual interviews were conducted face-to-face with ten Chinese Singaporean family caregivers. These caregivers shared their personal journeys of caring for a loved one with advanced cancer during their final stage of life at home. The interviews were audio recorded, and open-ended questions were used to facilitate discussion. Each interview lasted between 30 and 60 min. The principal investigator manually transcribed all audio recordings. Additionally, an external transcriber translated the interviews into written form to ensure accuracy and authenticity. The interview texts were then analyzed and interpreted using the philosophical underpinnings rooted in phenomenology. Results The attempts to identify meanings and make sense of the Chinese Singaporean’s lived experience led to the development of two main themes and eight sub-themes. Under the primary theme of “experiences from caregiving” comprises the sub-themes “being a caregiver,” “suffering,” and “well-being,” and the major theme of “expectations in caregiving” encompasses the sub-themes “caregiving support,” “decision-making,” “communication,” “spirituality,” and “being a Chinese Singaporean”. Conclusion In conclusion, addressing family caregivers’ needs requires culturally sensitive nursing education, peer support initiatives, public awareness campaigns, and enhanced training for domestic helpers. These measures, coupled with further research into diverse cultural caregiving needs and male caregivers’ experiences, will improve support systems and empower caregivers in their essential roles.

Lunatic asylums formed part of the civic infrastructure that was constructed out of British colonists invading and subsequently colonising unceded, Indigenous Australian lands during the eighteenth and nineteenth century. This historical narrative examined nineteenth century primary and secondary sources including, patient lists, medical files, and government correspondence, to provide insight into the experiences of Indigenous Australians admitted to Australia’s earliest lunatic asylums. Awareness that lunatic asylums formed part of the structure imposed during colonisation, provides nurses and other health professionals with greater historical literacy regarding the impact of colonial lunatic asylums on Indigenous Australians. Such impacts continue to be experienced through transgenerational trauma and emphasise the importance of culturally safe mental health services.

Bunya nuts are the seeds of Araucaria bidwillii , a conifer native to South‐East Queensland, Australia. They are one of the 19 species of Araucaria family found around the world, with the nuts from South America being the most commonly consumed. They are traditionally eaten boiled or roasted. This study aims to profile the sensory properties of bunya nuts with chestnut as a comparator. Since chestnuts do not come from a conifer tree, it is expected that there will be differences. Different methods of preparation are also expected to change the sensory attributes. Representative samples were collected from a variety of locations in South‐East Queensland, prepared and presented to a panel of 14 experienced tasters applying conventional sensory descriptive profiling. During training, the panel developed a lexicon of 23 sensory attributes together with definitions and reference. Profiles of the boiled and roasted bunya nuts revealed higher scores for hardness on the first bite than chestnuts and, when chewed, became more crumbly , dry , and grainy . They had a savory aroma and flavor, and roasted samples exhibited a roasted aroma. Bunya nut samples were less sweet than chestnut samples. Differences in the sensory properties due to method of preparation were also observed. Boiled bunya nuts were softer and moister, with lower scores for crumbly and grainy . This research is foundational in providing technical information on the sensory profile of this important Indigenous Australian nut and provides a strong basis to support novel food sector opportunities for the bunya nut as a reemerging food source not only in Australia, but also South America. Practical Application: There is an increase demand for local, sustainable, and natural foods. Bunya nuts are native to Australia and are part of the Araucaria family, which includes 19 species that can be found around the world. To the best of our knowledge there is no study characterizing Araucaria nuts in terms of sensory attributes. This study builds a lexicon for bunya nuts and compares to chestnuts. It also shows how different preparation methods affect its sensory attributes, as well as possible future uses in product development. The outcomes might provide information to support studies on Araucaria nuts in other countries.