Dr Lowitja O’Donoghue AC CBE DSG
Scholarships
Our scholarships contribute to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership of health research.
Members
Our vibrant and engaged Members Community welcomes individuals to help us work towards realising Dr Lowitja O’Donoghue’s vision.
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Resources and publications relevant to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing.
About usHealth research by community, for community
We are Australia’s only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community controlled health research institute, named in honour of our namesake and co-patron, the late Dr Lowitja O’Donoghue AC CBE DSG.
We deliver high-impact quality research, knowledge exchange, and support a new generation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health researchers.
Lowitja Institute 5th International Indigenous Health and Wellbeing Conference 2027
8–10 June 2027
Garramilla, Larrakia Country, Northern Territory
What we do Lowitja Institute works to influence policies, programs and practices that make a positive difference
Policy & Advocacy
Our policy priorities include climate and health, nation building, cultural determinants of health, knowledge translation, and genomics.
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Research & Knowledge Translation
Our research opportunities and scholarship programs lead to innovative and impactful community-led research that benefits health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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Consulting
Lowitja Consulting delivers tailored fee-for-service advice and assistance that contributes to Lowitja Institute’s vision.
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Lowitja Learning
Lowitja Learning is a space to learn, connect, collaborate and grow capability in health research for the benefit of our community.
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Climate policy is health policy: it should not be viewed solely as an environmental issue
Lowitja Institute urges the Australian Government to place Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples at the heart of climate and health negotiations and policy reform at COP31 and beyond. Climate change is not merely about reducing emissions: it is about what kind of society we build through that transition –…
Expression of Interest: Lowitja Institute – Independent Directors
Read moreJoin us on Larrakia Country for our 5th International Indigenous Health and Wellbeing Conference
Read moreLowitja O'Donoghue Excellence in Leadership – Public Sector Scholarships
Read moreFirst Nations forum identifies pathway to drive lasting impact in diabetes and cardiovascular research
Read moreOur impact Featured projects
Lowitja Institute research commissioning aims to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations to transform their ideas into aspirations that meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and improve health and wellbeing outcomes within a generation.
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DonateOur co-patrons
Our co-patrons are the late Dr Lowitja O’Donoghue AC CBE DSG and Pat Anderson AO
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Acknowledgement 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.
