Health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

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RESEARCH PRIORITIES

Research aimed at improving the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations must be community-driven and serve the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.

Our focus is:

  • Initiating culturally sensitive steps to develop research partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and organisations.
  • Working in projects that are initiated and led by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and organisations.

Monash Rural Health Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Framework 2021-2030

One of the four framing pillars of our Framework is growing research contributions to address and serve the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities.

Our researchers

Research news

Research with First Nations healers looks at holistic approaches to healing

New research exploring different healing approaches including First Nations healers and complementary therapies is providing insights on ways to enhance the outcomes and experiences of people who access rural mental health services and systems.

Monash Rural Health Aboriginal and Torres Strait Framework launched in Mildura

The Monash Rural Health Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Framework 2021-2030 was officially launched in Mildura on Tuesday 12 December 2023.

Featured projects

Implementing optimal care pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with cancer

Monash Rural Health and the Victorian Integrated Cancer Services examined the learning and practice needs of health professionals who provide oncology services and care in implementing the Cancer Optimal Care Pathway (OCP) for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with cancer.