This report provides insights into conducting research around intellectual disability with First Nations people in ways that are culturally safe and appropriate. It highlights the difference between First Nations and white and Western approaches to intellectual disability, and the need to have First Nations people and communities involved as researchers and stakeholders at every point.

People with intellectual disability often find it hard to get the health care they need and tend to have worse health than others. This review looked at healthcare models used in Australia to find what works best in health care for people with intellectual disability. The report has 11 recommendations for improving healthcare services for...