WELCOME
Have you ever felt really bad for a decision that you may have made or didn’t make? Have you ever witnessed something that you felt in your gut was wrong but were unable to change it?
These feelings can linger and heighten negative emotions such as shame and guilt that can make us feel terrible about ourselves or our decision. We can change this you can change this.
Moral Injury Australia is here to help.
From therapeutic support through to education and training, our programs and supports are created with and by people with lived experience of moral injury and or suicide / suicide related behaviours. They can help to provide support early, and increase the prevention of and intervention for moral injury for you, your colleagues and clients.
OUR STORY
What We Do?
- We invest in research, in people, and in the lived experience.
- We conduct research and devstop svidence-bed moral injury training
- We facilitate understanding amongal professionals and the general public to reduce the impact and stigma around M
- We inform policy and pracfice in moral injury support
- We aim to improve the care of those affected by moral injury
We’re creating a hub where knowledge can be shared, whilst building a supportive community that cares
FOUNDER & DIRECTOR
Moral Injury Australia
"Moral injury begins with a rupture in what matters. Recovery begins when that rupture can be understood, acknowledged and repaired."
- Dr Nikki Jamieson
OUR FOUNDER
Dr Nikki Jamieson
Founder Moral Injury Australia | Suicidologist | Researcher | Author | Social Worker
Dr Nikki Jamieson is an Australian suicidologist, researcher, social worker and author specialising in moral injury and suicide prevention. She founded Moral Injury Australia to advance understanding and improve prevention, early response, support and recovery for people affected by morally injurious experiences.
Dr Jamieson has spent more than a decade researching moral injury and its relationship with suicide prevention, with particular expertise in military and veteran populations, first responders, healthcare and other high-risk occupational settings. Her work spans individual, clinical, organisational and systems perspectives, with a particular interest in how moral injury can be prevented and addressed before distress develops into more enduring harm.
Her professional career has included senior advisory and leadership roles in suicide prevention, moral injury and lived experience across Australian government and public sector settings, including Defence, veterans’ services and health. She has contributed to national suicide prevention policy, lived experience frameworks, military suicide prevention, moral injury education and organisational approaches to prevention and response.
Dr Jamieson holds a PhD focused on moral injury and suicide prevention, along with qualifications in suicidology and social work. She is an adjunct researcher and senior lecturer across Australian universities and has published peer-reviewed research, authored books on moral injury and presented nationally and internationally on moral injury, suicide prevention and related issues.
Her work is grounded in research evidence, professional practice and lived experience. She is particularly interested in translating emerging knowledge about moral injury into practical approaches that can be used by individuals, clinicians, leaders, organisations and systems.
Through Moral Injury Australia, Dr Jamieson provides specialist education, consultancy, resources and support designed to improve how moral injury is understood, prevented and responded to across Australia and internationally.
Doctoral Expertise
Dr Jamieson holds a PhD focused on moral injury, and her research has shaped how moral injury is understood and treated in Australia and internationally.
Global Recognition
A globally recognised voice on moral injury, she is invited to speak, train and advise organisations, governments and institutions around the world.
Published Researcher
Her published work and evidence-based resources are used by practitioners, educators and leaders working with moral injury and trauma.
Lived Experience
Why us?
Lived experience is key-that’s why when it comes to providing consultancy, support and training in moral want to give you the knowledge, time and guidance you deserve .
Injury Whether you’re asking input from those with lived experience of moral injury and or suicide, or require a special skillset or tool, contact us today Together we’ll create and refine your professional consultancy, raining and research noods. We didn’t get hare alone And neither will you
Our Approach?
A comprehensive report that includes a project plan with simelines and milestones, and a cost analysis with schedule is provided. We also offer a suite of consultation and training approaches that will help you get to whare you are going quickly and smoothly. That’s how we ensure your confidence
Experience
Now, we share our passion in helping others by helping others. Our process is designed to empower you and or your team and provide them with the tools they need in this ever changing mental health landscape.
Talk to us today about how we can support your professional or personal growth, heighten your skills and knowledge, and put you on a solid rack to positive outcomes.