An investigation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men’s learning through Men’s Sheds in Australia

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Cavanagh, Jillian
Shaw, Amie
Bartram, Timothy
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2016
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This study builds on understandings of how learning occurs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men in Men’s Groups and Sheds across Australia. Wenger’s (1998) model of mutual engagement, joint enterprise and shared repertoire provides the theoretical framework to underpin this study. Qualitative methods are presented and analysed; methods comprise yarning circles (focus groups) and semi-structured interviews with 15 groups and 45 men. Findings reveal that Men’s Groups and Sheds provide a safe and conducive environment for men to yarn and learn new skills about educational, employment and economic matters and enhance their social learning and ability to reconnect with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander traditions and culture. Men’s Groups and Sheds are a unique and culturally sensitive way to provide Indigenous men with the skills that may lead to employment. The improvement of the social determinants of Indigenous men’s lives is critical to enhancing their employability.

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Australian Aboriginal Studies

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Human resources management

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing

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Cavanagh, J; Shaw, A; Bartram, T, An investigation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men’s learning through Men’s Sheds in Australia, Australian Aboriginal Studies Journal, 2016, (1), pp. 55-67

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