Community priorities into policy

On 14 May 2018, in Canberra, we held a conversation with researchers, policy makers, and stakeholders from across the health sector about research projects driven by the priorities of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. The forum featured presentations on three Lowitja Institute funded projects, and discussed how decision makers can translate the findings into effective policy for the health and wellbeing of First Peoples.

Project presentations

• An evaluation framework to improve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health
  Professor Margaret Kelaher and Ms Fran Eades
• Deficit discourse and Indigenous health; reframing discourse and strength-based approaches
  Dr Hannah Bulloch and Mr Scott Gorringe
• Service integration for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander early childhood development
  ​​​​​​​Professor Kerry Arabena

During the forum we also announced the winner of the 2018 Lowitja Institute Research Leadership Award. The winner receives a place in the prestigious Cranlana Programme Executive Colloquium.

Couldn't make it on the day? Join the Twitter conversation at #ResearchIntoPolicy or take a look at the coverage by Croakey.

For information please contact communications@lowitja.org.au 

Videos from the event can be watched on our Vimeo channel.