Research projects
Our research is built on priorities identified by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We aim to produce high-impact research, tools and resources that will have positive health outcomes for Australia's First Nations.
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‘Yes, I Can’
Aboriginal adult literacy campaign in remote EAL/D Aboriginal communities
This project aimed to increase the evidence base on the role of community controlled adult literacy programs to improve health and socioeconomic outcomes in remote…
View researchLongitudinal study of remote Aboriginal children
The Bigiswun Kid Project
This project aims to develop the most-effective supported accommodation service delivery model for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people experiencing homelessness in Queensland. The…
View researchAccommodation service delivery model for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people
Development of a Service Delivery Model for Supported Youth Accommodation
This project aims to develop the most effective supported accommodation service delivery model for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people experiencing homelessness in Queensland.…
View researchDefining health literacy from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspective
Miwatj Health Literacy Tool
This project involves developing and trialling an organisational health literacy assessment tool for Miwatj mala and a data gathering and analysis process that best reflects…
View researchHealthy Skin Program
The Healthy Skin Program was one of five programs of the Cooperative Research Centre for Aboriginal Health (2003–2009) Program goal To reduce the prevalence of…
View researchIndigenous genomic health research roundtable
Expanding our tools to Close the Gap: Towards Indigenous genomic health research roundtables July 2011, Melbourne The Lowitja Institute facilitated two roundtables on genetic research…
View researchDisparities in lung cancer care and outcomes in New South Wales
PhD thesis by Kalinda Griffiths – University of Sydney Thesis My thesis, ‘Disparities in lung cancer care and outcomes in New South Wales’, comprises a…
View researchClinical management of diabetes and alcohol-related health problems
The aim of this project was to meet a need stated by Aboriginal health workers (AHWs) across South Australia for accurate, coordinated processes that produced…
View researchCancer in Indigenous Australians: A review
Project summary Cancer has only recently been regarded as an important health issue for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. Although other health problems might…
View researchCancer in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Queensland
Project summary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians do not enjoy the high standard of health that most other Australians have, and have worse outcomes…
View researchAcknowledgement 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.
