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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Pneumonia in Indigenous Children Territory-wide Using Radiological Endpoints (PICTURE)
The PICTURE Study (Pneumonia in Indigenous Children Territory-Wide Using Radiological Endpoints) documented the incidence of hospitalised, radiologically diagnosed pneumonia in Northern Territory Indigenous children aged…
View researchMaternal and child health and wellbeing in primary health care settings
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander maternal and child health and wellbeing: a systematic search of programs and services in Australian primary health care settings Persistent…
View researchChild and maternal health roundtable: Priorities for interventions
Some 40 people attended the Roundtable (held on 8 March 2012 in Melbourne) including representatives from the Aboriginal community controlled health sector, government agencies, universities…
View researchWestern Desert Nganampa Walytja Palyantjaku Tjutaku – Making all our families well
Western Desert Nganampa Walytja Palyantjaku Tjutaku (WDNWPT): Making all our families well This project built on work undertaken by WDNWPT to address the concerns of…
View researchGender equity
Reclaiming strong Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identities through a gender equity lens: a research project Project aim and objectives This project sought to explore the diversity…
View researchDads in the Indigenous birthing in an urban setting study
Tell My Story: Hearing from the Dads in the Indigenous Birthing in an Urban Setting (IBUS) Study Project Aim: To gain rich information on…
View researchWuchopperen skin study
Skin infections are highly prevalent in many Australian Aboriginal communities. The study aimed to determine the prevalence of group A streptococcus (GAS) and Staphylococcus aureus…
View researchUnderstandings 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 researchAcknowledgement of Country
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