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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...
Lowitja Institute pays tribute to Pat Turner AM
Lowitja Institute acknowledges the esteemed career and formidable leadership of Pat Turner AM, following last week’s announcement that Pat is retiring as CEO of the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health...
We would love to hear from you! Looking back to look forward: aspirations for community controlled research
The ‘Looking back to look forward: aspirations for community controlled research’ project is designed to help us understand your needs and how best to advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait...
Exploring sustainability models for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research in diabetes and cardiovascular disease
Earlier this month, Lowitja Institute partnered with MTPConnect and AusHSI to co-host the Targeted Translation Research Accelerator (TTRA) Program Forum, ‘Exploring sustainability models for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research...
Congratulations to our Nursing Scholarship recipients
We are excited to announce recipients of 2025 Lowitja O’Donoghue Foundation Nursing Scholarships. The 2025 round was expanded across three streams and attracted strong national interest with 18 scholarships awarded:...
Studying in 2026? Lowitja Institute Health and Wellbeing Scholarships are now open
Applications for 2026 Lowitja Institute Health and Wellbeing Scholarships are now open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and early career researchers across three streams. These scholarships contribute to...
Celebrating 1 August in honour of our patron and namesake
Today we honour the birthday of the late Dr Lowitja O’Donoghue AC CBE DSG, our namesake and co-patron, who would have turned 93 years of age. From today forward, 1...
Strong Fearless Together: Indigenous health experts unite for change
Conference Communiqué Lowitja Institute brought together more than 1,370 delegates to champion Indigenous-led research at our 4th International Indigenous Health and Wellbeing Conference on Kaurna Country from 16–19 June 2025....
Lowitja Institute celebrates Blak excellence in health research
This week, Lowitja Institute presented its 2025 Lowitja Institute Awards during the 4th International Indigenous Health and Wellbeing Conference, on Kaurna Country, South Australia. As Australia’s national community controlled health...
Researchers and leaders gather for International Indigenous Health and Wellbeing Conference
Lowitja Institute, Australia’s only national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community controlled health research institute, is hosting its 4th International Indigenous Health and Wellbeing Conference from 16–19 June 2025 on...
