I am a public health researcher investigating improvement of Indigenous primary health care service systems and the social determinants of health for Indigenous Australians.
Reducing Alcohol-related Harm In Rural Aboriginal Communities: Integrating Clinical Care And Community Development.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$316,165.00
Summary
This project involves working with rural Aboriginal communities to reduce harms from alcohol. Two programs will be implemented in Aboriginal communities: a clinical care program to improve the prevention, management and treatment of alcohol problems in Aboriginal people, and a community development program to help Aboriginal communities find solutions to alcohol problems.
Building Mental Wealth: Improving Mental Health For Better Health Outcomes Among
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$2,509,816.00
Summary
Mental health issues impact on the health and wellbeing of Indigenous Australians who do not always engage with mainstream mental health services. This project will build the capacity of a critical mass of Indigenous and non Indigenous researchers who will engage, collaborate and work with Indigenous communities, clinicians and health providers to develop a sustainable culturally appropriate mental health policy and service model including adjunctive services to chronic disease management.
Urban Green Space And The Health Of Aboriginal People
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$92,541.00
Summary
This study will look at the effect of park land, gardens and other areas of publicly accessible natural environment on the health of Aboriginal children, specifically obesity and physical exercise, living in communities located in major cities and inner regional areas.