The Research Alliance for Urban Community Controlled Health Services gathered in Canberra to align on priorities and build momentum for urban Indigenous health.
The University of Queensland Poche Centre for Indigenous Health has grown to become one of the leading Indigenous research centres in Australia after opening a decade ago with a modest staff of 3
Among several major ARC-funded projects at UQ, Professor James Ward will lead the establishment of a First Nations Urban Research Centre focused on Indigenous health in urban settings. His Laureate Fellowship is one of three awarded to UQ researchers this year.
Culturally appropriate programs that build on the strengths and knowledge of Indigenous communities are crucial for reducing the burden of type 2 diabetes among young people, a University of Queensland study has found.
Professor James Ward, Director of UQ's Poche Centre for Indigenous Health was also awarded the inaugral AAHMS medal for Outstanding First Nations Researcher.
More culturally responsive diversion programs are needed to prevent the incarceration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, according to University of Queensland research.
