Australian Indigenous Health

ATSIHealth - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Bibliography (Informit)

A bibliographic database that indexes published and unpublished material on Australian Indigenous health. Includes theses, government reports, conference papers, abstracts, books, statistical documents. Coverage: 1990 – present.

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet

The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet is an innovative Internet resource that aims to inform practice and policy in Indigenous health by making research and other knowledge readily accessible. In this way, we contribute to 'closing the gap' in health between Indigenous and other Australians.

Informit Indigenous Peoples Collection

A collection of 12 index, abstract and full-text databases focusing on a broad range of subjects relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

The Lowitja Institute's LIt.search 

A one-click, evidence-based search filter for identifying the research on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health research available in PubMed. Use LIt.search to:

• see what's been published on the health of Indigenous Australians in major biomedical journals
• search one of 27 pre-arranged topics (e.g. governance, ear health, or social determinants)
• create your own search on a topic of interest not already covered in the topic list.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health

This site has been developed by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health Committee.

Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Council (ADAC) (South Australia)

Assists in the development of effective programs to reduce harm related to substance misuse in Aboriginal communities, in such a way as to: promote and foster pride, dignity, identity and achievement in Aboriginal society, and advocate and actively pursue the philosophy and principles of Aboriginal spiritual, cultural, social, economic and political re-empowerment, self-determination and self-management.

Aboriginal Health Council of South Australia Inc.

The Aboriginal Health Council of South Australia (AHCSA) is the health voice for Aboriginal peoples across South Australia representing the expertise, needs and aspirations of Aboriginal communities at both state and national levels based on a holistic perspective of health.

AIATSIS (Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Studies)

AIATSIS undertakes and encourages scholarly, ethical community-based research. It provides information and research about the cultures and lifestyles of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, past and present. AIATSIS is the custodial for a large priceless collection of audio-visual and printed material.

Australian Bureau of Statistics - Indigenous health

Numerous statistical reports on all aspects of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and well-being.

Australian Government Department of Health - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health

The Department of Health works in conjunction with other Government Departments, including the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet to improve the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This site provides links and information related to government initiatives.

Australian Institue of Health and Welfare

Australian Government authoritative information and statistics to promote better health and well-being

Closing the Gap Clearinghouse (AIHW)

A clearinghouse for research and evaluation evidence on what works to overcome Indigenous disadvantage in Australia

Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses and Midwives (CATSINaM)

The Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses and Midwives (CATSINaM) is the sole representative body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nurses and midwives in Australia. CATSINaM’s primary function is to implement strategies to increase the recruitment and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples into nursing and midwifery professions.

Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research/ Western Australian centre for health Ageing

Our researchers have been working in partnership with Indigenous Australians to find out how to age well. The term Indigenous Australian describes someone who identifies as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. It should be stressed that a great diversity exists amongst Indigenous Australians.

The Lowitja Institute

Australia's National Institute for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Research established in 2010 from a number of Cooperative Research Centres funded by the Australian Government. The Institute works in partnership with other bodies to improve the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Menzies School of Health Research

Specializes in Indigenous and tropical health research in more than 60 Indigenous communities across Australia and in neighboring developing countries.

NACCHO National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation

Primary health care services initiated and operated by the local Aboriginal community to deliver holistic, comprehensive, and culturally appropriate health care.

One21Seventy: National Centre for Quality Improvement in Indigenous Primary Health Care

Provides evidence-based practical tools and processes for primary health care providers to improve health care outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

Onemda VicHealth Koori Health Group

Conduct research and teaching that underpins the principles of Indigenous community development creating long-term improvements in Aboriginal health.

Oxfam Australia - Indigenous Australia

Oxfam Australia works hand-in-hand with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to develop solutions and innovative answers to the problems they face. Assisting with the self-determination of individuals and communities for more than 30 years by making sure individuals and communities can improve their own social, cultural and physical well-being in the ways that they identify.

Poche Indigenous Health Network

The Poche Indigenous Health Network aims to help close the gap in life expectancy and achieve health equality for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The Network was established to make the most of the efforts and resources of the individual Poche Centres for Indigenous Health (The University of Sydney, Flinders University, The University of Western Australia, The University of Melbourne and the University of Queensland.) and to focus on issues best dealt with at a national level. It will contribute to public policy and approaches to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.