Close the gap: Improving Indigenous mental health systems
A major mental health gap between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other people of Australia can be addressed through more careful communication by healthcare […]
Ngarrindjeri leadership drives new ‘very good foods’ diabetes program
A new Aboriginal‑led health initiative on Ngarrindjeri Ruwe (Country) – the Lower River Murray, Lakes and Coorong region – in South Australia has recently concluded a […]
Sharing knowledge to empower health restoration and survival in the Torres Strait
Flinders University will host the Torres Strait Health Research Symposium on August 12, showcasing ground breaking health and clinical research guided by Torres Strait Islander knowledge […]
Tall Poppy winners aim high
Improving Indigenous health, and employment opportunities for disabled and migrant workers, are the goals of Flinders University’s two 2025 Young ‘Tall Poppy’ science award winners. Associate […]
Critical waitlisting barriers for First Nations people with kidney failure
This NAIDOC Week, the Medical Journal of Australia has published a Special Issue on Indigenous Health – Carving our path with spirit, strength and solidarity. The […]
Roadblock for traffic injury compensation for Aboriginal people
The magnitude and complexity of road traffic injuries for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is compounded by a problematic compensation system with structural barriers and […]
Time to HEAL Indigenous children impacted by injury
Aboriginal-led research to reduce injuries and improve supports for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children (aged 0-16 years) is the focus of a $5 million NHMRC […]
$7.4 million to fund Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island-led research projects
Three outstanding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island researchers have been awarded a total of $7.4 million for projects dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of […]
Project aiming for maximum IMPACT
A new research project led by Flinders University will explore how to improve the treatment and outcomes of injuries sustained from road traffic accidents, traumatic brain […]