Research team contacts

Principal Researcher:

Dr Deborah Munro, School of Education, QUT

What is the purpose of this research?

The purpose of this research is to investigate Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Pacific Islander perspectives on career development and generate evidence-based principles for embedding Indigenous knowledges in career counselling education. Through interviews with community leaders and consultation with students and practitioners, this project will develop culturally responsive teaching resources that better prepare career practitioners to support diverse client needs.

Are you looking for people like me?

The research team is inviting participation in this research project if you are a qualified career development practitioner working in:

  • an Australian school
  • an Australian higher education institution (eg university or TAFE college)
  • other Australian organisation (e.g. Headspace).

You must also have experience in working as a CDP with Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and/or Pacific Islander students/clients.

What will you ask me to do?

Your participation will involve a focus group which will be recorded via Zoom that will take about one hour.

Are there any risks for me in taking part?

There are some risks associated with your participation in this research project. These include:

  • inconvenience associated with the time required to participate in the study
  • discomfort associated with answering questions and sharing your career counselling and education experiences.

It should be noted that if you do agree to participate you can withdraw from participation in the research project without comment or penalty.

Are there any benefits for me in taking part?

It is expected that this research project will not benefit you directly. However, the outcomes of the research may benefit future career counsellors and their clients by providing:

  • evidence-based principles to guide more culturally responsive career counselling education
  • practical teaching resources that can be implemented in Master of Education and Graduate Certificate of Education (Career Development) programs
  • increased cultural competency of future career practitioners
  • more inclusive professional frameworks that recognise diverse cultural perspectives.

Will I be compensated for my time?

No.

I am interested - what should I do next?

If you are interested in participating in this study contact Dr Deborah Munro via email munrod2@qut.edu.au.

QUT Ethics Number: 9523