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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Strengthening the cultural determinants of Maaman Aboriginal health, spirit and wellbeing
Maaman Waankiny Wur Walbriny
Year granted: 2024 Organisation location: Centennial Park, WA Chief Investigator: Rohan Collard Themes: Culture for health and wellbeing, Cultural determinants Project summary: The Maaman Waankiny…
View researchFirst Nations-led program to support Koori women’s breastfeeding journey
Yabilinya miya (learn together):
Year granted: 2022 Organisation location: Wagga Wagga, NSW Themes: Child and maternal health, Cultural safety and respectful systems Project summary: Yabilinya miya (learn together) breastfeeding…
View researchEmpowering Indigenous strengths to better health and wellbeing
The co-design and evaluation of a sustainable practice nurse health and wellbeing funding model for chronic disease management at a rural Aboriginal Health Service
Year granted: 2022 Organisation location: Dalby, QLD Chief Investigator: Floyd Leedie Themes: Chronic diseases and non-communicable diseases, Empowerment Project summary: This project proposed an Indigenous-led,…
View researchSupporting developmentally vulnerable children
Optimising the integration of best evidence screening for childhood neurodevelopmental disability into routine clinical care
Year granted: 2022 Organisation location: Darwin, NT Chief Investigator: Rob McPhee Themes: Child and maternal health, Cultural safety and respectful systems Project summary: This project…
View researchUnderstanding community priorities for family and cultural strength
Developing Yorta Yorta Measures for Shared Prosperity, Repositioning Value and a Thriving Community with Strong Foundations
Year granted: 2022 Organisation location: Shepparton, VIC Chief Investigator: Dr Tui Crumpen Themes: Family and community health, empowerment Project summary: This project contributed to the…
View researchFurthering understanding of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander allied workforce
Examining the scope and value of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander allied health workforce in Australia from a cultural and economic lens
Year granted: 2022 Organisation location: Deakin, ACT Chief Investigator: Donna Murray Themes: Health services and workforce, Sovereigny Project summary: The project aimed to further the…
View researchDeveloping approaches to health care assessments and workforce development that make cultural sense
Culturally Responsive Trauma Informed Practice (CRTIP) through the lens of local Aboriginal communities
Year granted: 2022 Organisation location: Darwin, NT Chief Investigator: Donna Stephens Themes: Mental health and social and emotional wellbeing, Cultural safety and respectful systems Project…
View researchUme Project
Telling the story of the Torres Model of Care
Year granted: 2022 Organisation location: Murrarie, QLD Chief Investigator: Professor Chelsea Watego Themes: Health policy and systems, Sovereignty Project summary: This project was to re-embed…
View researchCentring Aboriginal self-determination and sovereignty
Co-Designing a Birthing on Country model for First Peoples' Health and Wellbeing in Naarm
Year granted: 2022 Organisation location: Thomastown, VIC Chief Investigator: Colleen Kelly (previously Dr Jacynta Krakouer) Themes: Child and maternal health, Sovereignty Project summary: This project…
View researchEngaging with young people in yarning and sharing about protective and resilience factors
Supporting agency and connectivity to drive primary healthcare innovation for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in South East Queensland
Year granted: 2022 Organisation location: Windsor, QLD Chief Investigator: Kaava Watson Themes: Community health and wellbeing, empowerment Project summary: This project aimed to establish the…
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