Supporting research on HIV and viral hepatitis: apply now for a GLOWS Medium or Large Research Grant

14 June, 2024

Applications are now open for Round 1 of the GLOWS Medium and Large Research Grants.  The Guiding Local Opportunities for Wellbeing (GLOWS) Seeding Grant stream aims to provide Aboriginal and...

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Discussion paper: Ethics in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health research

5 June, 2024

Lowitja Institute’s latest policy discussion paper, Ethics in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health research, has identified a suite of reforms needed to ensure that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander...

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Connection, culture, and comprehensive support: reshaping kinship care in Southeast Queensland

4 June, 2024

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service (ATSICHS), based in Brisbane, is engaged in an ambitious research project through which it seeks to reshape the way that Aboriginal...

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Supporting the next generation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health researchers

29 May, 2024

We are excited to announce that six students have been awarded a 2024 Lowitja Institute Scholarship, contributing to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership of health research by providing opportunities...

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Supporting research on HIV and viral hepatitis: apply now for a GLOWS Seeding Research Grant

27 May, 2024

Applications are now open for Round 1 of the GLOWS Seeding Research Grant.  The Guiding Local Opportunities for Wellbeing (GLOWS) Seeding Research Grant stream aims to provide Aboriginal and Torres...

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Embarking on a health research project? Apply now for a Lowitja Institute Major Research Grant

20 May, 2024

Lowitja Institute is excited to announce that applications are now open for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Major Research Grants 2024. This grant opportunity specifically supports innovative and...

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Parliamentary Inquiry into economic self-determination

20 May, 2024

Federal Parliament’s Joint Standing Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs, chaired by Mutthi Mutthi and Wamba Wamba woman Senator Jana Stewart, has recently commenced an Inquiry into Economic...

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Supporting research on HIV and viral hepatitis: apply now for GLOWS National Gathering Grant and GLOWS Scholarship streams

29 April, 2024

Applications are now open for Round 1 of the GLOWS National Gathering Grant and GLOWS Scholarship streams.  The Guiding Local Opportunities for Wellbeing (GLOWS) Grant Program 2024–26 offers scholarships and...

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Ongoing support for the Lowitja O’Donoghue Foundation

20 March, 2024

Lowitja Institute welcomes the recent announcement by the Australian Government for its ongoing support to enable the Lowitja O’Donoghue Foundation to offer scholarships for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people....

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Lowitja Institute calls on governments to hasten action to close the gap

20 March, 2024

The Close the Gap Campaign today urges Australian governments to accelerate action to realise the objectives of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap following the unsuccessful call to enshrine...

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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.

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