Closing The Gap In Early Childhood Development: Community Driven Evidence, Translation, Policy, And Practice - Grow Children Up Strong
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,656,625.00
Summary
This project aims to provide novel insights into the factors that facilitate good early childhood outcomes among Aboriginal children. It will take a different approach to the interrogation of a series of large, robust datasets by increasing the meaningful participation of Aboriginal parents, families and communities in the design of the research as well as the subsequent development of policy and practice solutions to the key challenges faced in early development.
The Forgotten Generation: Understanding Health Trajectories In Aboriginal Adolescents And Youth
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$2,095,283.00
Summary
This study will establish a cohort of 2250 young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from urban, rural and remote communities aged 10 to 24 years. The study will provide longitudinal data on the health status and health trajectories of this group of young Australians who experience poorer health outcomes compared with other young Australians. The proposed study will explored the determinants of health status, how these factors change over time and opportunities for prevention.
Using An App For Suicide Prevention Amongst Young Indigenous People: A Randomised Controlled Trial
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$954,657.00
Summary
Of the many apps now available, a few aim to prevent suicide or improve mental health. None of these has been properly evaluated. Indigenous people under the age of 35 are three to five times more likely to suicide than their non-Indigenous peers and have limited access to suitable support services. This project aims to trial a suicide prevention app designed with and for young indigenous people.
Gotta Be Sit Down And Worked Out Together- A Program For Carers Of Older People In Aboriginal Communities
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,742,188.00
Summary
"Gotta be sit down and worked out together" is a participatory program for carers of older people with physical and mental health problems who live in remote Aboriginal communities in the Kimberley. This project aims to assist community carers to select, develop and implement programs to address their unmet health needs, utilising a community based participatory action research approach. The program emphasises the need to foster empowerment, improve psychological well being and carer burden.
Implications Of Early Life And Contemporary Influences On Body Composition, Mental Health, And Precursors Of Chronic Diseases In The Aboriginal Birth Cohort Study
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$2,335,405.00
Summary
Aboriginal babies across the Top End of the Northern Territory have been followed up for over 25 years as part of the Aboriginal Birth Cohort Study. The aim of this study is to relate early life events, beginning in the womb, to later physical and mental health. This will identify early those most at risk of developing chronic diseases (diabetes, cardiovascular, renal and mental health) that contribute to the current gap in life expectancy between Aboriginal and non- Aboriginal Australians, and ....Aboriginal babies across the Top End of the Northern Territory have been followed up for over 25 years as part of the Aboriginal Birth Cohort Study. The aim of this study is to relate early life events, beginning in the womb, to later physical and mental health. This will identify early those most at risk of developing chronic diseases (diabetes, cardiovascular, renal and mental health) that contribute to the current gap in life expectancy between Aboriginal and non- Aboriginal Australians, and help develop intervention strategies.Read moreRead less
Recidivism, Health And Social Functioning Following Release To The Community Of NSW Prisoners With Problematic Drug Use, An Evaluation Of The Connections Program
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$536,966.00
Summary
High rates of return to custody and poor health are experienced by ex-inmates with problematic drug use. This project will evaluate the Connections program, an innovative, statewide program in NSW Adult Correctional Centres providing pre-release assessment and post-release support for patients with problematic drug use. It will determine if patients on the Connections program have lower rates of recidivism and better health outcomes; and if outcomes are different for Aboriginal patients.
Health Impacts Of Climate Change On Indigenous Australians: Identifying Climate Thresholds To Enable The Development Of Informed Adaptation Strategies
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$361,034.00
Summary
Closing the gap in Indigenous health and adapting to climate change are two major policy challenges for Australia. This project addresses these issues by providing quantitative and qualitative evidence of the disproportionate impacts of climate on the health of Indigenous people. This research will provide policy-relevant evidence to enable targeting of resources to develop effective climate adaptation strategies to reduce adverse health outcomes for Indigenous Australians from climate change.
Improving The Health Of Indigenous And Non-Indigenous Ex-prisoners: A Multi-jurisdictional, Mixed-methods Study
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,447,978.00
Summary
More than 50,000 people are released from prison in Australia each year. Ex-prisoners experience high rates of mental illness, chronic disease, social disadvantage, drug dependence and premature death, yet we know almost nothing about how to improve their health outcomes. This project will identify key health issues for Indigenous and non-Indigenous ex-prisoners and generate evidence-based responses, simultaneously improving health and reducing reoffending among this highly marginalised group.
Examining The Impact Of Language Reclamation On Social And Emotional Well Being Among The Barngarla
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,111,633.00
Summary
Indigenous Australians are at high risk of experiencing mental illness. For many, it is the loss of land, culture, and identity that are causes of ill health. The Barngarla people of South Australia seek to reclaim their language due to its potential reinvigorating cultural identity and wellbeing. This offers a unique opportunity to document the links between language reclamation and wellness in Aboriginal people for the first time.
Wellbeing Intervention For Chronic Kidney Disease (WICKD): A Trial Of The Aboriginal And Islander Mental Health Initiative (AIMhi) Stay Strong App.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,031,562.00
Summary
Kidney disease is 10 times higher for Indigenous compared to non-Indigenous Australians. Treatment involves many losses (time, functioning, role and disconnection from family and country). This study is the first to explore effectiveness of a culturally adapted electronic mental health intervention – The AIMhi Stay Strong App for improving wellbeing, quality of life and treatment adherence for Indigenous patients on haemodialysis. Cost effectiveness of the intervention is also assessed.