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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Using Yolŋu Marrparaŋ (wellbeing) resources to improve social and emotional wellbeing: a community-initiated developmental evaluation
This project will centre around the Yolŋu cultural strength of marrparaŋ, a complex, multi-layered concept which can be loosely translated as wellbeing. The project will…
View researchResearch Our Way: Closing the gap in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health human research
This project aims to answer the following research questions: What are the strengths and/or limitations of existing human research ethics committee structures for Aboriginal and…
View researchBoorai Dreaming Project
The Boorai Dreaming Project (BDP) will fund Elder women in Mildura and Robinvale who will deliver rhythmic experiences of cultural immersion to address, stabilise, and…
View researchVictorian Aboriginal Health Research Ethics Committee: Steps to Establishment
Victoria’s health, medical and wellbeing research sector is one of the state’s most significant and productive industries, yet we are one of the few states…
View researchA developmental evaluation of Ngalla Wirrin Wungening (our spirit healing) alcohol and other drug (AOD) program
Over the past few years, Wungening has secured significant growth through the development of innovative, Aboriginal-led service delivery in justice, homelessness, family support and other…
View researchInnovating contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander kinship care through genuine community engagement and cultural connection
The project aims to develop and implement a model that provides culturally appropriate and safe kin mapping and connection strategies for Aboriginal and Torres Strait…
View researchWellness Project and priority setting
Project Summary: The project will integrate an understanding of wellness of person and place, focussing on the seven dimensions within the framework identified by Town…
View researchVictoria Aboriginal Language Health Check
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation of Languages (VACL) Project lead: Dr Vicki Couzens (Researcher) 2023 Project Summary: This project aims to better understand the status of Aboriginal…
View researchStrengthening the evidence for Family Wellbeing
Project Summary: This project seeks to enhance the evidence base of the Family Wellbeing Empowerment Program and other social and emotional wellbeing programs through methodologically…
View researchMapping the histories of Rainbow Mob (Aboriginal LGBTIQ+) cultures, knowledges and experiences
Project Summary: The Rainbow Mob identified that the Indigenous health service sector was lacking in provision of safe and appropriate health care programs that target…
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.
