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Psychologists working in corrections tell us why about the Aboriginal Cadetship program and why it's so important to have more Aboriginal psychologists working at DCJ.
Visit the Psychologists pathway to learn more about the role.
(Title appears with uplifting music)
Kaitlyn (Aboriginal Cadetship Psychologist): The cadetship has been a great opportunity for me. I've learned so much with the department and with my supportive team.
(Kaitlyn talks with other colleagues).
I've gone to psychology conferences, I've attended networking events with Indigenous staff members throughout Corrective Services.
(Footage of 2022 Correctional Services NSW Psychology Annual Conference is shown).
There's not a day I don't enjoy being at work, because it offers me something new.
Georgina (Chief Psychologist): I am so passionate about supporting the Aboriginal Psychology Cadetship process.
(Georgina talks to Kaitlyn)
We can engage with people in their third year of an undergraduate degree. They get to see how they can do good things for their community and how they can get their dreams fulfilled.
Kaitlyn: An important part of my role is working with Aboriginal inmates.
(Footage of inmates inside a correctional centre)
It's really important that we connect and we give the Aboriginal inmates an opportunity to open up and to yarn and to discuss things that are on their chest that they might not feel comfortable talking with non-Aboriginal staff members. And it's an integral part of what I do as an Indigenous Cadet Psychologist.
(Close ups of Aboriginal artwork)
Our Aboriginal cultural identity needs to be put at the forefront of our practice, and we absolutely need more Aboriginal psychologists. If you're an Aboriginal psychology student, I can't recommend you enough to apply. It's so rewarding working with our mob.
(Animated NSW government and Corrective Services logo appears and music fades)
Please note that at DCJ we commonly use the word "Aboriginal", recognising that Aboriginal people are the original inhabitants of NSW, the part of Australia we are responsible for. We acknowledge and respect that Torres Strait Islander people are among the First Nations of Australia and that both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are an important part of our staff and the communities we work with.
27 Jul 2023