Media releases
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...
Lowitja Institute urges government commitment to working in genuine partnership for Closing the Gap
Lowitja Institute calls on the incoming Australian Government to prioritise health equity and take action to ensure better outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Lowitja Institute CEO, Paul...
Lowitja Institute urges governments to take stronger action to close the gap
The Close the Gap Campaign today calls on Australian governments to accelerate action to realise the objectives of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap, with its four Priority Reform areas...
Lowitja – A Life of Leadership and Legacy
Inaugural exhibition portraying the life and influence of Dr Lowitja O’Donoghue AC CBE DSG to be held on Kaurna Country in Adelaide – June and July 2025 On February 4,...
Lowitja – A Life of Leadership and Legacy
Inaugural exhibition portraying the life and influence of Dr Lowitja O’Donoghue AC CBE DSG to be held on Kaurna Country in Adelaide – June and July 2025 On 4 February...
Lowitja Institute congratulates 2024 Major Research Grant recipients
Lowitja Institute, Australia’s only national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community controlled health research institute, is excited to announce new recipients of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Major Research...
Lowitja Institute welcomes Craig Ritchie as new Board chairperson
Lowitja Institute, Australia’s only national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community controlled health research institute, welcomes Craig Ritchie as the new chairperson of the Lowitja Institute Board of Directors. A...
New economic measurement framework: a positive step for the health and wellbeing of First Nations peoples
Lowitja Institute welcomes recommendations outlined by the Joint Standing Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs in response to the Inquiry into economic self-determination and opportunities for First Nations...
One year on: Governments must prioritise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community voices in health
Lowitja Institute calls on all governments to privilege community voices as we mark the one-year anniversary since the referendum to enshrine an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice in the...
