Approach to Research

The Lowitja Institute, which incorporates the CRC for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health (CRCATSIH), is building its research program using the approach to research developed by its predecessor the CRC for Aboriginal Health (CRCAH).

Our approach places a high value on stakeholder involvement at every stage of the research, including priority setting, conducting research and implementing the findings. As a result, the research is developed in conjunction with stakeholders, thus increasing the likelihood that its products will be both feasible and acceptable in Aboriginal health care settings. We aim to address gaps in knowledge that could enable stakeholders to work together to implement policy goals and programs in a more timely way with a greater focus on delivery.

There is also a strong emphasis on building the capacity of the Indigenous health and research workforce. Capacity development activity will focus on building the capability of stakeholders to take up and use research as well as on developing researchers’ skills..

The Congress Lowitja, held every two years, will provide a forum for community representatives, researchers and other stakeholders to have input into our research agenda.

For background information, go to the CRCAH Approach to Research pages.