Mr Jasper Garay
Jasper Garay (Darkinjung/Ngarigo) is a Lecturer in the Sydney School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health. Jasper is the Course Coordinator of the Graduate Diploma in Indigenous Health Promotion and provides Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing education across the Faculty of Medicine and Health. Jasper’s research focuses on supporting positive Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health and Social and Emotional Wellbeing outcomes. Currently enrolled in a Doctor of Philosophy (Medicine and Health), Jasper's PhD research is exploring how Virtual Reality can be utilised to enhance Social and Emotional Wellbeing and increase cultural connection for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Wellbeing
Digital Health
Virtual Reality
Qualitative Research
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health, Wellbeing, Culture
Health Promotion
Public Health
Digital Health
Publications
Journals
- Garay, J., Williamson, A., Young, C., Nixon, J., Cutmore, M., Sherriff, S., Smith, N., Slater, K., Dickson, M. (2023). Aboriginal Young People's Experiences of Accessibility in Mental Health Services in Two Regions of New South Wales, Australia. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(3). [More Information]
- Petersen, M., Garay, J., Clancy, K., Dickson, M., Angelo, C. (2023). Homesickness at Home: A Scoping Review of Solastalgia Experiences in Australia. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(3). [More Information]
2023
- Garay, J., Williamson, A., Young, C., Nixon, J., Cutmore, M., Sherriff, S., Smith, N., Slater, K., Dickson, M. (2023). Aboriginal Young People's Experiences of Accessibility in Mental Health Services in Two Regions of New South Wales, Australia. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(3). [More Information]
- Petersen, M., Garay, J., Clancy, K., Dickson, M., Angelo, C. (2023). Homesickness at Home: A Scoping Review of Solastalgia Experiences in Australia. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(3). [More Information]
Selected Grants
2022
- The Metaverse as Vehicle for Aboriginal Digital Inclusion, Wellness and Self-Determination, Garay J, Hespanhol L, Carter M, Dickson M, Facebook Research (USA)/Research Award
- The Poche Centre for Indigenous Health EMCR Travel Award 2023, Garay J, Faculty of Medicine and Health/The Poche Centre for Indigenous Health EMCR Travel Award