This impact area encompasses our efforts in First Nations Health, where we aim to improve health outcomes for First Nations People at clinical, systemic and policy levels. It also involves addressing mental health and wellbeing challenges exacerbated in the current post-COVID geopolitical era. We will play a pivotal role in precision medicine, utilising advanced diagnostics, data-powered prognostics, and new therapeutics to prioritise early diagnosis and disease prevention. We investigate the social, economic, human and ethical implications of health systems, interventions and technologies.
Indigenous Health and Wellbeing Grand Challenge (IHWGC)
The Indigenous Health and Wellbeing Grand Challenge (IHWGC)’s vision is to enable improvements in health and wellbeing outcomes among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples using novel approaches and best practice principles. IHWGC benefits Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities by empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and services.
Music as a catalyst for health and wellbeing
From working with HIV-affected communities in the Gambia to supporting migrant women in Australia, one constant has guided Dr Bonnie McConnell’s research journey: the power of music to promote social connection and wellbeing.
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