Dr Lowitja O’Donoghue AC CBE DSG
Research & Funding
We support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations across Australia to lead research projects that strengthen the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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Our vibrant and engaged members community welcomes individuals and organisations to help us work towards realising Dr Lowitja O’Donoghue’s vision.
Lowitja O'Donoghue Foundation
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About usHealth research by community, for community
We are Australia’s only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community controlled health research institute, named in honour of our patron, Dr Lowitja O’Donoghue AC CBE DSG. We deliver high-impact quality research, knowledge exchange, and by supporting a new generation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health researchers.
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20 March 2024: Close the Gap Campaign Report 2024 launch
See what's onWhat we do Lowitja Institute works to influence policies, programs and practices that make a positive difference
Policy & Advocacy
Our policy priorities include climate and health, nation building, cultural determinants of health, knowledge translation, and genomics.
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Research & Knowledge Translation
Our research opportunities and scholarship programs lead to innovative and impactful community-led research that benefits health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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Consulting
Lowitja Consulting delivers tailored fee-for-service advice and assistance that contributes to Lowitja Institute’s vision.
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Lowitja Learning
Lowitja Learning is a space to learn, connect, collaborate and grow capability in health research for the benefit of our community.
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Ongoing support for the Lowitja O’Donoghue Foundation
Lowitja Institute welcomes the recent announcement by the Australian Government for its ongoing support to enable the Lowitja O’Donoghue Foundation to offer scholarships for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The Honourable Linda Burney MP, Minister for Indigenous Australians, today announced at the Close the Gap Campaign Report 2024 launch…
Lowitja Institute calls on governments to hasten action to close the gap
Read moreAdjunct Professor Janine Mohamed steps down as Lowitja Institute CEO
Read moreLowitja Institute/VACCHO study points to clear accountability gap in Victoria
Read moreHonouring the legacy of Dr Lowitja O’Donoghue AC CBE DSG
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Lowitja Institute research commissioning aims to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations to transform their ideas into aspirations that meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and improve health and wellbeing outcomes within a generation.
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Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land across Australia and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this website may contain images, voices and names of deceased persons.
