Research projects
Our research is built on priorities identified by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We aim to produce high-impact research, tools and resources that will have positive health outcomes for Australia's First Nations.
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Understandings of the social determinants of Aboriginal health: A stakeholder perspective analysis
This research project explored the perspectives of a select group of researchers, policy makers, community-based service providers and members of Aboriginal representative peak bodies on…
View researchScience and young minds
Youth engagement in skin health The QIMR Berghofer's Science and young minds project aimed to inspire the scientists and medical professionals of tomorrow. The research…
View researchScabies mite complement inhibitors as targets for novel therapeutics
In Australia, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are affected by scabies, associated rheumatic heart, renal disease and staphylococcal infections at a much greater rate…
View researchRevitalising Health for All: Learning from comprehensive primary health care experiences (CAAC)
This small research project is part of a larger international project, the Revitalising Health For All project funded by the Teasdale-Corti Global Health Research Partnership…
View researchReproductive health issues for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adolescents
Analysis of historical and contemporary reproductive health issues for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adolescents This project sought to give an account of the methods…
View researchReproducing history
Aboriginal women in a remote community in the Northern Territory PhD thesis by Sarah Ireland – Menzies School of Health Research Thesis Working with…
View researchPredicting heart disease in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
This study was a follow-up of cardiovascular disease outcomes for a cohort of Aboriginal people in the Northern Territory who participated in a health screening program…
View researchIntegrated model for Aboriginal health promotion and its evaluation
Creating healthy environments: Development and trial of an integrated model for Aboriginal health promotion and its evaluation This project was an intensive case study of…
View researchInnovations in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Symposium
Innovations in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Symposium (June 2014) The Lowitja institute awarded a small grant to the University of Queensland and the…
View researchHousing Improvement and Child Health (HICH) – Extension
Housing Improvement and Child Health (HICH) – Extension This project is an extension of a NHMRC-funded, CRC for Aboriginal Health in-kind study which commenced in…
View researchAcknowledgement 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.
