Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Research Network

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.  

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