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WA Aboriginal Health Knowledge Network

A Network comprised of four regional sites to facilitate key medical, research and training activities undertaken in partnership with Aboriginal communities.

Modelling vitamin D food fortification among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australia

Low vitamin D intake and prevalence of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentration <50 nmol/L among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples highlight a need for public health strategies to improve vitamin D status. Since few foods contain naturally occurring vitamin D, food fortification could be a suitable strategy. We aimed to model vitamin D food fortification scenarios among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Understanding Otitis Media Among Aboriginal Children in the Kimberley Region of Western Australia: An Opportunity to Improve Health Outcomes

To assess the prevalence, clinical features and treatment of otitis media (OM) among Aboriginal children in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, and to determine if a correlation exists between OM and protracted bacterial bronchitis.

CRE in Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing (CREAHW)

CREAHW is a program of intervention research focused on achieving sustainable change for the Aboriginal community & improving the lives of Aboriginal people.

The Kids Kimberley

The aim of establishing a local presence is based upon an intention to be by invitation considered as part of the Kimberley group of organisations as well ...

Exploring Exclusive Breastfeeding and Childhood Cancer Using Linked Data

Citation: Bailey HD. Exploring Exclusive Breastfeeding and Childhood Cancer Using Linked Data. JAMA Netw Open. 2024;7(3):e243075 Keywords:

Improving the capacity of researchers and bereaved parents to co-design and translate stillbirth research together

Working with bereaved parents in co-designed stillbirth research, policy and practice is essential to improving care and outcomes. 

Down syndrome or Rett syndrome in the family: Parental reflections on sibling experience

Siblings of children with intellectual disability have unique family experiences, varying by type of disability.

A Research Translation, Implementation and Impact Strategy for the Australian Healthy Environments and Lives (HEAL) Research Network

Healthy Environments And Lives (HEAL) is the Australian national research network established to support improvements to health, the Australian health system, and the environment in response to the unfolding climate crisis. The HEAL Network comprises researchers, community members and organisations, policymakers, practitioners, service providers, and other stakeholders from diverse backgrounds and sectors.

Special Issue on the Challenges for family and child well‐being in the new era

Citation: Li J, Rönkä A, Han WJ. Special Issue on the Challenges for family and child well‐being in the new era. International Journal of Social