The Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Research Network (QATSIHRN) was established by HTQ in 2021, to improve the quality of Indigenous health research and outcomes.

We bring together the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health research community in Queensland, advocating for and supporting stakeholder engagement and an Indigenous health research agenda developed by and for First Nations people living in Queensland.

The group collaborates to address identified health concerns through culturally-informed workforce development, research, and communication solutions. We champion conversations and initiatives that further community engagement, partnerships, and leadership for impactful health initiatives.

Key achievements

In September 2022, the network led a planning day and developed recommendations for future activities. These activities align with Australian Health Research Alliance national initiatives investing in and strengthening First Nations’ research capacity and capability.

Current activity

In its next phase, the network will review its membership and project plan, which includes:

a community-identified health concern and research needs analysis
an assessment of workforce capacity and capability
a review of the need, interest and feasibility of a First Nations ethics committee in Queensland.

Group members

Sean Taylor, Top End Health Service
Greg Pratt, Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council (QAIHC)
Roxanne Bainbridge, Poche Centre for Indigenous Health, The University of Queensland
Sandra Gillies, Western Queensland Primary Health Network
Floyd Leedie, Goondir
Angela Young, Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service (HHS)
John Upham, Metro South Research
Sherry Holzapfel, Metro North Health
Kirsty Leo, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Leadership Team, Queensland Health
Deb Duthie, Queensland University of Technology
James Ward, Poche Centre for Indigenous Health, The University of Queensland
Jessica Oostenbroek, Queensland Health
Maree Toombs, The University of Queensland
Gail Garvey, The University of Queensland
Ray Mahoney, The University of Queensland
Renee Williams, QAIHC
Linda Medlin, Central Queensland HHS
Heather D'Antoine, National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research Network
Tanika Parker, National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Housing Association (NATSIHA)
Felecia Watkin, James Cook University
Adrian Carson, Institute for Urban Indigenous Health (IUIH)
Raylene Ward, University of Southern Queensland
Carmen Parter, Poche Centre for Indigenous Health, The University of Queensland
Christine Mann, North West HHS

Further information

Health Translation Queensland Operations Director, Katrina Cutler
Email: katrina.cutler@healthtranslationqld.org.au