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Lowitja Institute

Report

Preparedness for artificial intelligence in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health: workforce policy, perspectives and future directions


For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to realise the benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, while safeguarding against potential harms, leadership, perspectives and Indigenous Knowledge Systems need to be embedded throughout the AI lifecycle. This scoping and policy review builds on the work of Artificial intelligence for healthcare in Australian Indigenous...
Position paper

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander evaluations informing policy and practice


This position paper demonstrates that the evidence generated through the evaluation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs is rarely used to inform genuine policy and practice shifts across Australia. The paper calls for a more intentional and accountable approach from policymakers, commissioning bodies and governments. It provides a series of recommendations.
Report

Strengthening outcomes through Aboriginal-led co-design: lessons learnt from co-design in practice


The paper captures findings and recommendations from work on the future of co-design practice with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It provides an update on consultations, as well as case studies that illustrate key approaches to authentic co-design. The paper presents a call to action for governments to ensure dramatic improvements in co-design practices.
Position paper

Racism and the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children


This position paper reviews current policies focused on racism and health and examines how well these are addressing the unique and catastrophic impacts that racism has on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children's health. It calls for urgent action to support local, community-led responses and drive systemic reform to protect and promote their wellbeing.
Report

An Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander systems approach to suicide prevention

Fiona Shand, Roz Walker, Monica Barolits-McCabe, Emma Carlin, Kristen Orazi, Dorothy Smith, Rachel Fishlock, Justyce Pengilly

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples experience disproportionally high rates of suicide and other health inequities. This report outlines the requirements of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander systems approach to suicide prevention and proposes a framework and implementation guidelines for such an approach.