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The University of Queensland Poche Centre for Indigenous Health is offering a new program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the health and human services industry who are looking to expand their career opportunities.

At a time when Aboriginal people’s lives were controlled – including what language they spoke, where they could go and who they could marry – Aunty Lesley Williams was marching outside these restrictions.

UQ Poche Centre for Indigenous Health Senior Research Fellow Dr Carmen Parter recently received the Emerging Voices in Indigenous Scholarship/Researcher Award.

Professor James Ward spoke to Brisbane Times about the new research Alliance for Urban Goori Health.

Professor James Ward joined ABC Brisbane Mornings to talk about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples having an equal voice when it comes to First Nations health.

Closing the gap in life expectancy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples will be the focus of an Australian-first health alliance.