Researchers
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Research theme leaders
BA (Education) PhD Candidate
Director of First Nations Strategy and Leadership; Head, First Nations Health and Equity Research
BSc PhD
Head, Chronic Diseases Research
OAM BSc (Hons) GradDipClinEpi PhD
BSc (Hons) PhD
Theme Head, Wellbeing and Mental Health
BSc (Hons) MSc PhD
Feilman Fellow; Head, Precision Health Research and Head, Translational Intelligence
BMedSci (hons), PhD
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The Flourishing Child: Study Protocol for an Acceptability and Feasibility Trial of a Digital Early Childhood Flourishing Intervention
Globally, rates of children with physical and mental health problems are increasing. Health issues in early childhood often persist into adulthood, highlighting the need to ensure children are supported to flourish from the start of life.
An Exploratory Study of Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Concentration and Psychological Distress Among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples in Australia
The colonisation of Australia around 250 years ago left a significant enduring impact on the mental health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Vitamin D may play a role in modulating mental health as its receptors are present in the brain regions associated with mood and behaviour regulation.
An Exploratory Study of Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Concentration and Psychological Distress Among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples in Australia
The colonisation of Australia around 250 years ago left a significant enduring impact on the mental health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Vitamin D may play a role in modulating mental health as its receptors are present in the brain regions associated with mood and behaviour regulation.
Aboriginal Consensus on Principles, Priorities and Actions for Culturally Safe Mental Health Services: A Delphi Study
Culturally unsafe mental health services contribute to persistent inequities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, yet existing cultural safety frameworks lack clear, prioritised, community-endorsed implementation guidance. This study aimed to establish Aboriginal consensus on cultural safety principles, implementation priorities and practical actions for culturally safe mental health services.