Policy & Advocacy

Lowitja Institute engages in policy and advocacy work that contributes to a range of key policy discussions related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing.

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We work in close partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peak bodies, community controlled organisations, professional associations and the Australian Government, as well as mainstream health peak bodies and professional associates, non-government organisations, and philanthropic organisations.

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Our policy lifecycle begins with priority setting that is led by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, researchers and organisations. Policy priorities are then actioned through our research commissioning process, policy co-design, and policy strategies.

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Contact the Lowitja Institute Policy & Advocacy team at policy@lowitja.org.au

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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