Table 1

Summary of participants, sampling and recruitment

Participant group no and descriptionN (approximate)Sampling and recruitment method
1. Torres Strait community members and community Elders8–12 participants in each of up to six participating communities (more opportunities will be available if there is interest)Purposive sampling via First Nations team members based in the Torres Strait and local PARAC.
Information flyers distributed in services and on community notice boards.
2. Psychiatrically stable First Nation mental health clients or past clients8–12 participantsPurposive sampling via PARAC team members.
Study Information sheet provided with opportunity to register interest.
3. First Nations people with mild cognitive impairment and early dementia8–12 participantsPurposive sampling via PARAC team members.
Study Information sheet provided with opportunity to register interest.
4. Aged care and mental health service staff (may include clinicians who do not identify as an Australian First Nations person)8–12 participantsPurposive sampling through an invitation to participate through existing relationships formed through community engagement or through flyers distributed to their services.

  • PARAC, Post-Acute, Rehabilitation and Aged Care.