Its purpose is to assist the Indigenous Australian Genomics Committee (the Committee) of the Commonwealth Department of Health in identifying current research, clinical services and consumer engagement activities in the genomics field that are of relevance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It also identifies the gaps in research, services and activities where increased attention would benefit Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Read MoreThe purpose of the Guide is to develop a comprehensive evidentiary foundation to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women’s cultural responsibilities, leadership aspirations and links to economic empowerment. It will also assist us in formulating topics and lists of guest speakers for a community of practice in which our women can continue their leadership growth and opportunities.
Read MoreShelter WA is the West Australian peak body for social and affordable housing and ending homelessness. Our vision is that all people living in Western Australia have housing that enables them to thrive. We believe everybody has the right to a place to call home. Shelter WA works with our members and partners to provide a strong voice to lead the development of an effective housing system.
Read MoreAccess to justice is a cornerstone of modern legal systems. Yet, for many persons with disabilities, systems of justice are largely inaccessible. Human rights law requires equal access to justice for all, including persons with disabilities. In the criminal justice system, laws regarding ‘fitness to plead’ or ‘fitness to stand trial’ raise serious concerns about accused persons with cognitive disabilities potentially being denied equal access to justice. Such laws call into play the rights to a fair trial, liberty, legal capacity and equal recognition before the law.
Read MoreAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Australia’s First Peoples, are so much more than the embodiment of negative colonial processes. While we appreciate the 60,000 years of ‘genius’ that is in our Indigenous DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) (Garma Festival 2019), our metagenomic vision for our current and future families is still very much under the gaze of a colonial lens.
Read MoreThe Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM) is the not-for-profit organisation responsible for training emergency physicians and the advancement of professional standards in emergency medicine in Australia and New Zealand. As the peak body for emergency medicine, the College has a significant interest in ensuring that the highest standards of medical care for patients are maintained in EDs across Australia and New Zealand.
Read MoreA guide supporting the implementation of cultural determinants of health and wellbeing with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Read MoreMana-na woorn-tyeenmaar-takoort - Every Aboriginal Person Has A Home - The Victorian Aboriginal Housing and Homelessness - Framework
Read MoreA Koori-designed program in the Children’s Court of Victoria is providing a more effective and just response for Koori families. With potential for expansion across Victoria and Australia, it offers a step towards greater self-determination in the child protection system.
Read MoreIndigenous peoples are resilient peoples with deep traditional knowledge and scientific thought spanning millennia.
Read More…Ramahyuck’s vision for ‘a healthy, strong and vibrant community’ speaks of our role to tackle the barriers that effect many social determinants of good health and wellbeing for Aboriginal people…
Read MorePart of 'A Cultural Reset with Wayapa' the first webcast in our cultural determinants of health series.
Read MoreEstablished in 2016, the Bubup Ngay Aboriginal Children’s Panel (Bubup Ngay or the Panel) was a proactive response to findings from the Victorian Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People’s recommendations emanating from ‘Taskforce 1000’, a landmark review of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in Child Protection services.
Read MoreThe purpose of this report is to document the development process of the First 1000 Days Australia Household Survey, the methods of engagement and training used, and the results of the survey in the two Queensland regions of Moreton Bay and Townsville.
Read MoreA Koori Family Hearing Day at the Children’s Court of Victoria in Broadmeadows
Read MoreThe state of ecosystems and the health and well-being of people that depend on them are fundamentally linked.
Read MoreAny effective response to an uncertain future will require independently thinking individuals working together.
Read MoreSupporting Vulnerable Babies and Young Children
Read MoreVetting, because we have responded to the community’s request for high, uncompromising standards. Vehicle: Because the Congress I believe has the capacity to influence what all Australians can do, and Vision because it can be a beacon for years to come.
Read MoreFor it was my inner self that was stirred through engaging with science.
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