Development Of Gatekeeper Training To Improve The Capacity Of Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Communities To Prevent Youth Suicide
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,178,077.00
Summary
This project aims to develop and evaluate suicide gatekeeper training courses for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and for non-Aboriginal frontline workers, which will empower them to take action to reduce the risk of suicide and self-injury in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth.
Improving The Mental Health Outcomes Of Australian Young People
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$437,034.00
Summary
A majority of mental health problems begin in adolescence and young adulthood, but we lack effective prevention and early intervention strategies for poor mental health in young people. My aim is to improve the prevention of mental disorders in young people, and improve treatments and service provision for young people, with a focus on Aboriginal and transgender individuals. The findings will have important implications for prevention strategies and clinical care.
National Network - Indigenous Communities, Australian Universities Closing The Gap
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$35,000.00
Summary
Long term contributions to Closing the Gap in Indigenous health will be achieved through the establishment of a University led National Network for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research. The largest number of Indigenous researchers and academics are based nationally through an existing network of Universities based in every State and Territory with decades of experience supporting Aboriginal communities and researchers.
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.
Exploring The Impact On Aboriginal Women Of Living With Chronic Disease
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$97,419.00
Summary
One of the major factors for the poor health status of Aboriginal women in Australia has long been suspected as being due to late presentation leading to diagnosis at advanced stages of disease. In this ground-breaking research, PhD Candidate Anne-Marie Eades, will shine the light on how the roles played by Aboriginal women with chronic disease within their families influence their health outcomes. Ms Eades research has the potential to revolutionise health outcomes and care plans for managing c ....One of the major factors for the poor health status of Aboriginal women in Australia has long been suspected as being due to late presentation leading to diagnosis at advanced stages of disease. In this ground-breaking research, PhD Candidate Anne-Marie Eades, will shine the light on how the roles played by Aboriginal women with chronic disease within their families influence their health outcomes. Ms Eades research has the potential to revolutionise health outcomes and care plans for managing chronic disease in Aboriginal women.Read moreRead less
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.