Meaningful Engagement Of Adolescents In Health Programming And Evaluation
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$128,224.00
Summary
Adolescence is a critical developmental period of immense potential where health behaviours can be established that affect the lifecourse, and indeed the next generation. The Jharkhand Initiative for Adolescent Health trial set in rural India is exploring how meaningful engagement and participation of adolescents in their own peer-led community health intervention groups can lead to better health in marginalised adolescent girls, assisting us to better help vulnerable adolescents everywhere.
Decolonising Practice In Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,451,491.00
Summary
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander primary health care organisations do much to address issues surrounding ongoing colonisation, such as racism, discrimination, lack of power and control, and support for cultural identity and self-determination. This project examines what strategies organisations use, how these impact people's experiences of care and their health, and how policy could better support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health organisations in this role.
Natural Helper Intervention Type Model For Aboriginal Australians
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$307,946.00
Summary
Shaouli Shahid, a social scientist and promising early career researcher, aims to promote community competence to achieve better health outcomes for Aboriginal men in WA. The project will be led by trained natural helpers from the community to promote a healthy life-style and motivate their peers through educational presentations and a BMI competition. The whole strategy will be developed in consultation with the Aboriginal men’s groups in WA. Outcomes will be measured, evaluated and shared with ....Shaouli Shahid, a social scientist and promising early career researcher, aims to promote community competence to achieve better health outcomes for Aboriginal men in WA. The project will be led by trained natural helpers from the community to promote a healthy life-style and motivate their peers through educational presentations and a BMI competition. The whole strategy will be developed in consultation with the Aboriginal men’s groups in WA. Outcomes will be measured, evaluated and shared with participants on a regular basis.Read moreRead less
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