Report
A global snapshot of Indigenous and tribal peoples' health
In 2012 it was estimated that there were more than 300 million Indigenous peoples living across the globe. A 2009 UN report found that Indigenous peoples came from approximately 90 different countries. There is enormous diversity amongst Indigenous and tribal groups who speak more than half of all living languages and practice more than 5,000...
Report
Is funder reporting undermining service delivery? compliance reporting requirements of Aboriginal community controlled health organisations in Victoria
This paper describes a case study of the compliance and reporting requirements of Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative.
Discussion paper
Engaging first peoples: a review of government engagement methods for developing health policy
This discussion paper addresses what effective engagement means and how it works in policy development and implementation. This is the second discussion paper for the Lowitja Institute on government engagement with First Peoples in Australia provides a review and policy analysis of national, State and regionally constructed engagement strategies. It complements a recent review of...
Report
The road is made by walking: towards a better primary health care system for Australia's first peoples
This publication is one of five that report on the work of the Funding, Accountability and Results (FAR) project, all published by the Lowitja Institute in 2015. The research reported here, in summary form, is a study of reforms in primary health care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Northern Territory (between...
Draft report
National CQI Framework for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care 2015–2025
The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Plan 2013–2023 clearly articulates that effective, high quality primary health care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people wherever and whenever they seek care is a national priority.