This is a unique book of Noongar and Yaatji mothers' accounts of their birthing experiences. These Elder and Senior women have generously shared their stories as a legacy for their families and communities, and as an educational tool for midwives.

Ngangk Waangening: mothers' stories is a unique book which records 12 Elder and Senior Aboriginal women's recollections of their grandmother's traditional midwifery skills and their own experiences of childbearing. Providing insights into their diverse circumstances and life journeys as well as documenting changes over time, the women's stories highlight the importance of the cultural and educational role of Aboriginal women during childbearing. The stories are powerful and real and provide a window of reflection into the life of each mother as she shares her moving, lived experience. Ngangk Waangening is both a legacy for the women's families and a critical resource for midwives, doctors and others. The knowledge shared by the women alongside clearly articulated learning opportunities aims to create better understanding of Aboriginal women's cultural expectations during childbearing. Ngangk Waangening has emerged from the groundbreaking Birthing on Noongar Boodjar research, a five year study led by Professor Rhonda Marriott AM, a proud Nyikina woman and Ngangk Yira Director. The research was the first of its kind to ask Aboriginal women in detail about their experiences of birthing on Country - Noongar Boodjar, much of which is now highly urbanised. What emerged were findings of strongly held and continuing cultural practices despite little support for these within the health system. The Elder and Senior women's stories were part of the project, originally recorded in 2018 and produced as posters for presentation at the Birthing on Noongar Boodjar research symposium. Following intense interest by symposium participants in the stories, Noongar Elder Aunty Doreen Nelson declared that a book should be published and agreed to lead the process as a co-editor. As Aunty Doreen says 'Before colonisation, Aboriginal grandmothers were the traditional midwives. These women had the skills and experience of knowing what was the best practice to use'.The Ngangk Yira Research Centre for Aboriginal Health and Social Equity at Murdoch University is honoured to have supported the women in this endeavour. Funded by the Western Australian Government Department of Health and Murdoch University, Ngangk Waangening is a testament to the power of stories to convey important knowledge. It is our hope that midwives, midwifery educators and others working the health system will read these stories and apply the learnings into their everyday practice. Reconciliation between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people starts with deep listening and acknowledging the influence of the past on the present and future. Pregnancy and childbirth presents a significant opportunity for the health system to rise to the challenge of truly closing the gap. Ngangk Waangening: mothers' stories will contribute to this effort.

This textbook features a groundbreaking collection of chapters co-written by Aboriginal authors. Informed by current field expertise, it provides an innovative teaching resource that recognizes and appreciates Aboriginal ways of knowing, being and doing, and demonstrates a commitment to decolonizing and reconciliation within social work and Allied Health. Aboriginal Fields of Practice explores many areas that have not been discussed before in contemporary Australia, including discussion of practice in criminal justice and an understanding of rural and remote practice. This valuable text will provide an excellent grounding for students and practitioners working with Aboriginal peoples.

Home cookingis something that responds to what's in the market, what's in the fridge and who walks through the door. The tart you make on a hot summer night while your friend tells you about her new love affair will be very different from the one you cook in winter for your mother-in-law. That's what Homemade is all about. The simple dishes you'll find in this book have come straight from my family dinners, lunches and impromptu feats with friends. If these dishes become favourites in your home I'll be happy. If they lead you to make your own dishes I'll be ecstatic. Anna Don't open this book unless you want to feel almost immediately hungry. Anna Gare's simple but delicious recipes have a habit of doing that to you. - Matt Preston If you are not lucky enough to have had Anna cook for you, as I have many times, then this book is the next big thing! - Ben Elton

Meet Me at the Intersection is an anthology of short fiction, memoir, and poetry by authors who are First Nations, People of Color, LGBTIQA+, or living with disability. The focus of the anthology is on Australian life as seen through each author's unique, and seldom heard, perspective. With works by Ellen van Neerven, Graham Akhurst, Kyle Lynch, Ezekiel Kwaymullina, Olivia Muscat, Mimi Lee, Jessica Walton, Kelly Gardiner, Rafeif Ismail, Yvette Walker, Amra Pajalic, Melanie Rodriga, Omar Sakr, Wendy Chen, Jordi Kerr, Rebecca Lim, Michelle Aung Thin and Alice Pung, this anthology is designed to challenge the dominant, homogenous story of privilege and power that rarely admits "outsider" voices.

Health Care and Indigenous Australians: Cultural safety in practice uses a cultural safety approach for undergraduate health students or professionals wanting to improve their practice in relation to Indigenous Australian clients. With fourteen chapters that include activities, critical thinking questions, poems, 'making it local' activities, and case scenarios, readers should find that the material challenges them to think in new ways about Indigenous health and about their practice more generally.

For every pet lover who wants to ensure their cat or dog has the best chance of a long and healthy life, this no-nonsense guide to natural and balanced pet nutrition has simple, practical, and effective ways to keep pets in top condition. Combining a wealth of experience with sound science in this easy-to-use book, this book is a must for all pet owners, breeders, veterinarians, and animal health professionals wanting to feed dogs and cats the natural way.