Media releases
Lowitja Institute welcomes the authorised biography of Dr Lowitja O’Donoghue
Lowitja Institute warmly welcomes the publication of Lowitja, the authorised biography of its patron, namesake and founding chair Dr Lowitja O’Donoghue AC CBE DSG, written by Australian journalist and writer...
Latest expert guidance on COVID-19 now published
MEDIA RELEASE – 22 September 2020 Latest expert guidance on COVID-19 now published Lowitja Institute welcomes the publication of the latest practical advice for primary healthcare teams that are supporting...
New paper highlights critical role of Indigenous knowledges and methodologies
Lowitja Institute today published a discussion paper that articulates how and why Indigenous knowledges and research methodologies need to be urgently recognised as critical components of transformative research in order...
Career Pathways Report – Working for our people’: what helps build a stronger Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workforce?
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workforce has unique skills that make its members powerful advocates and agents of change in the Australian health system to improve outcomes for...
Lowitja Institute announces Project Grants program for 2020-23
The Lowitja Institute Project Grants program is offering grants of up to $200,000 to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations and communities to support new research. Lowitja Institute CEO Dr...
Vale Jak Ah Kit: Statement from the Lowitja Institute
From all of us at the Lowitja Institute, we pay our respects today to Jak Ah Kit, a well known Darwin identity and leader who had a real sense of...
Professor Roianne West named as 2020 Lowitja Institute Cranlana Award winner
The Lowitja Institute has named leading Aboriginal academic Professor Roianne West as the winner of the 2020 Lowitja Institute Cranlana Award for outstanding research leadership. Lowitja Institute CEO Dr Janine...
Lowitja Institute welcomes independent mental health report for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Lowitja Institute welcomes the release of an independent report addressing the mental health and social and emotional wellbeing needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in response to the...
Lowitja Institute launches the Member Community initiative to strengthen research for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing
Lowitja Institute today moved into an important new phase in its work as Australia’s national institute for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research, launching the Lowitja Institute Members Community portal...
Lowitja Institute celebrates landmark transition to community controlled organisation
Lowitja Institute, Australia’s national institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health research, today fulfilled its long-held vision to become an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community controlled organisation. Lowitja...
