Making a start in research with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
The School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences is hosting an information session on making a start in research with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This session is open to all academics and research students in the Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences and Faculty of Medicine.
We recognise the importance of meaningful engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in research initiatives. Therefore, it is imperative for researchers to carefully justify and substantiate their choices regarding the inclusion or exclusion of considerations for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This informative session is designed to support researchers in initiating research projects involving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Keynote speakers
Associate Professor Thelma Parker
Associate Dean (Indigenous Engagement), Faculty of Medicine
Thelma Parker is an accomplished executive leader and proud Waluwarra Wangkayujuru Wangkaymunha woman raised on Kalkadoon Country, Thelma brings 25 years of experience in education, employment and training, along with a strong local knowledge and understanding of State and National priorities. Furthermore, Thelma has undertaken consulting work with the Government and NGOs and has been serving on several State and Territory committees.
Professor James Ward
Director UQ Poche Centre for Indigenous Health
Professor James Ward is a Pitjantjatjara and Nukunu man, an infectious diseases epidemiologist and a national leader in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research, with over 25 years of experience in Aboriginal public health policy and research. In his current role as Director of the UQ Poche Centre for Indigenous Health he leads research aimed at impacting health and wellbeing outcomes for First Nations peoples, including a program of research to reduce incidence and prevalence of infectious diseases in Indigenous communities; a program of urban Indigenous health research and a global Indigenous health research program.
Event program
Download the event program (PDF, 497.5 KB).
Registration
Registration for the event is now closed.
We look forward to seeing you on 12 December 2024!
Contact
For any questions about the event please email research.shrs@uq.edu.au.