Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA)
Lindy Moffatt is a Wakka Wakka and Gumbaynggirr woman, who has been employed in diverse roles within higher education, the arts, health, and national healing projects. She has worked in various case work positions in mental health, client support with asylum seekers, and domestic violence family support. Her interest and focus are on health and healing through using cultural practices. She has been facilitating the mindfulness program Ngarraanga Giinganay: "Thinking Peacefully" for Elders as part of the Standing Tall Our Mob Program (STOMP) since 2019. Lindy is currently employed with Aboriginal Health and Ageing at Neuroscience Research Australia as a Senior Research Assistant.
Older Aboriginal women’s business: Understanding lived experiences of menopause
Menopause is a significant time in women’s lives and can have a big impact, particularly as they are experiencing other aspects of ageing. Whilst there is extensive literature on menopause experiences for Australian women as a whole, there is very little that addresses Aboriginal women specifically. This project aims to achieve a better understanding of Aboriginal women’s experiences and the cultural significance of menopause in a regional community, as well as increased awareness and education on menopause in a culturally respectful way through the development of new resources and adaptation of an existing resource.
Award: $25,000