ACAP Learning Resources: ACAP Pathfinder: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Resources: Key Journals

Searching Journals

Each field of study has a number of key journal publications which cover the major themes in that area. Searching within these journals, rather than searching an entire database, can provide research that is more relevant to your assessment task.

To help you begin searching:

Peruse the list of journals below. These have been hand-picked for their relevance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander resources
Watch the short videos which show you how to search within the Library's online journal resources
Finally, check out the list of possible search terms, which you may find useful to get you started.

Key Journals

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander resources: key journals in the Navitas Library

Australian Aboriginal Studies
"[This] journal publishes thought provoking articles by leading Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander thinkers about the importance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge to wellbeing as well as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of living in and engaging with the world."
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal
"The Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal is the only national publication written by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers. Each issue covers a range of topics including primary healthcare, community profiles, health promotion, best practice models and workforce issues. This journal is essential reading for health workers, service providers, program funders and anyone working in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander service provision."
Aboriginal Law Bulletin
The ALB provides access to information about Australia's Indigenous peoples and the law.
"A valuable resource to legal practitioners, advocates, policy-makers and researchers, our content covers emerging legislation, policy, case law, international developments as well as grass-root activism and the work of Indigenous communities and organisations"
Australian Indigenous Law Review
The Australian Indigenous Law Review is a peer-reviewed journal publishing quality research on the legal issues affecting Indigenous peoples in Australia and around the world. It is published by the Indigenous Law Centre at the University of New South Wales.
International Indigenous Policy Journal
IIPJ is a peer-reviewed, policy-relevant research journal addressing issues pertaining to Indigenous Peoples throughout the world.

Find Journal Articles: Videos

Find from Reference Lists

Learn about finding a journal article from a reference or reading list using MultiSearch and A-Z Journals.

Find for Assessment Tasks

Learn about finding journal articles for an assessment task using MultiSearch and A-Z Databases.

Search Terms

Search terms you may find useful when searching for resources

Indigenous

Aboriginal

Aboriginal Australians

Torres Strait

Stolen generations

Social work

Human services

Culture

Social justice

Criminal justice

Child protection

Health

Wellbeing

Family