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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Aremella Arratyenye-ileme: Doing It Right
Project aims To improve research knowledge exchange, generation and translation leading to Aboriginal community members, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services and their Board members having…
View researchA national approach to improving cancer outcomes
Towards a national approach to improving cancer outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people Little is known about the availability of Indigenous-specific cancer support…
View researchThe impact of the Lowitja Institute FDA on networking through the support of roundtables and quality assurance process
This project aimed to: Analyse the impact of the quality assurance process on enhancing network activity and increasing collaborations in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander…
View researchEngaging First Peoples: A Review of Government Engagement Methods for Developing Health Policy
This second discussion paper commissioned by the Lowitja Institute follows on from the successful paper Legally Invisible – How Australian Laws Impede Stewardship and Governance…
View researchInvestigating cross-cultural responses to the introduction of the HPV vaccine
The aim of the project was to identify issues among parents and guardians from three cultures in Australia, as well as General Practitioners (GPs) in…
View researchEstablishing the prevalence of HPV infection – WHINURs
The human papilloma virus (HPV) is the most common viral sexually transmitted infection. The formulation of appropriate recommendations for use of prophylactic HPV vaccines in…
View researchPutting cross-cultural policy into practice
The objective of this study was to consider 'What policies, processes and practices would increase the relevance of mainstream agencies to Indigenous and culturally diverse…
View researchFramework for evaluation of policies, programs and services
Development of framework for evaluation of policies, programs and services that aim to improve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing Project aim and objectives This…
View researchBetter Indigenous Genetic (BIG) Health Services project
Project aims To work with clinical genetic health services to develop more effective models for meeting the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. …
View researchThe burden of disease and injury in Indigenous Australians
The Indigenous Burden of Disease Study is a component of the Australian Burden of Disease Study, which described the health status of Australians in the…
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.
