Dr Lowitja O’Donoghue AC CBE DSG
Scholarships
Our scholarships contribute to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership of health research.
Members Community
Our vibrant and engaged members community welcomes individuals to help us work towards realising Dr Lowitja O’Donoghue’s vision.
Lowitja O'Donoghue Foundation
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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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Lowitja Institute supports calls from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities for public sector reform and increased accountability on Closing the Gap
The Close the Gap Campaign 2026 Report calls on all Australian governments to immediately accelerate action and public sector reform to enable genuine self-determination for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and to deliver on commitments agreed to in the National Agreement on Closing the Gap. Subtitled ‘Community Voices: The…
Lowitja Institute pays tribute to Pat Turner AM
Read moreWe would love to hear from you! Looking back to look forward: aspirations for community controlled research
Read moreExploring sustainability models for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research in diabetes and cardiovascular disease
Read moreCongratulations to our Nursing Scholarship recipients
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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.
