Among the divides between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous people in Australia, the health and life expectancy gap and the stark difference in the rates of imprisonment are among the most well-known. It is estimated that, on average, an Indigenous male born in 2010-2012 will live just over 10 years less than...

This report describes the effects of three chronic diseases - cardiovascular disease (CVD) (including coronary heart disease and stroke), diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD) - on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population, and compares this population with the non-Indigenous population. Higher levels of important health risk factors In 2011-13, Indigenous adults were 2.6...

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...

This report draws on the literature and case studies to build a balanced, objective picture of the economic and social benefits of Indigenous Ranger programs. The report explores the various factors underpinning the success of ranger programs and presents a compelling case for continued funding.

Overview This report presents information on ear and hearing health outreach services funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and delivered by the Northern Territory Department of Health between July 2012 and June 2015 to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people in the Northern Territory. Service delivery In 2014-15: 2,904 outreach...