Keywords:
Culturally safe care; indigenous peoples; mental health services; Delphi consensus; social and emotional wellbeing; indigenous governance; community-based participatory research; health policy
Abstract:
Culturally unsafe mental health services contribute to persistent inequities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, yet existing cultural safety frameworks lack clear, prioritised, community-endorsed implementation guidance. This study aimed to establish Aboriginal consensus on cultural safety principles, implementation priorities and practical actions for culturally safe mental health services.