Here we map the impact of colonization on the lives of Aboriginal women, their health and wellbeing ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2011
• January 2011

Due to persistent significantly poorer Aboriginal perinatal outcomes, the Women's and Newborns' Health Network, require a comprehensive appraisal... ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2010
• January 2010

Despite higher incidence of brain injury among Aboriginal compared with non-Aboriginal Australians, suboptimal engagement exists between rehabilitation services and Aboriginal brain injury survivors. Aboriginal patients often feel culturally insecure in hospital and navigation of services post discharge is complex. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2021
• September 2021

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention Evaluation project will evaluate the effectiveness of existing suicide prevention services and... ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2014
• September 2014

Addressing disparities in arthritis care is an important yet unmet health need for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia (respectfully Aboriginal people herewith). Despite the significant prevalence and burden of arthritis within Aboriginal communities, access to care for arthritis is low. ...

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• 2021
• December 2021

Despite bearing a higher burden of osteoarthritis, little research has examined disparities in the access, utilisation and surgical outcomes associated with total joint replacement (TJR) among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. ...

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• Reports and Findings
• 2022
• August 2022

Discharge against medical advice (DAMA) is a priority issue for the health system. Little is known about the factors associated with DAMA for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) children in Australia.  ...

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• 2023
• November 2023

Carrington Shepherd CCJ PhD Honorary Research Associate Honorary Research Associate Areas of research expertise: Population health; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health; Social inequalities in health; child mortality. Carrington is a Senior ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Projects

Most estimates of stroke incidence among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (hereinafter Aboriginal) Australians are confined to single regions and include small sample sizes. We aimed to measure and compare stroke incidence in Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal residents across central and western Australia. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• 2023
• August 2023

A systematic review: Identifying the prevalence rates of psychiatric disorder in Australia's Indigenous populations. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2015
• January 2015

Currently, there are few robustly evaluated social and emotional wellbeing (SEWB) measures available for use with Aboriginal youth in research, policy, and practice. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2021
• August 2021

The caring roles and responsibilities Aboriginal women have in their community impact on their health ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2020
• January 2020