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Humility, inquisitiveness, and openness: key attributes for meaningful engagement with Nyoongar peopleThe rebuilding of trust requires the development of meaningful relationships in order to break down the barriers so as to increase access and develop culturally secure responses by services
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The Second Research Report: patterns and trends in mortality of Western Australian infants, children and young people 2004-2005This report was commissioned by the Department for Child Protection as an ongoing initiative to continue the work initiated by researchers at the Telethon Kids
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Interpretation of recent sudden infant death syndrome rates in Western AustraliaData for recent years show a shift away from a classification of 'SIDS' towards a classification of 'unascertainable', particularly for Aboriginal infants.
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Reduced forced vital capacity in Aboriginal Australians: Biology or missing evidence?This editorial article addresses chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and lung function testing in Aboriginal Australians.
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What we know about suicide prevention for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoplesThis fact sheet addresses what we currently know about suicide prevention for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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The Differential Influence of Contextual Risks on Psychosocial Functioning and Participation of Australian Aboriginal YouthMethodological issues and implications for interventions to support young Aboriginal people's adaptation are discussed.
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Prestigious invite for WA infectious disease expertsTwo Perth clinician-scientists have been recognised as national leaders in infectious disease research after being elected as Fellows of the esteemed Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences.
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Prestigious national award for researcher seeking to improve Indigenous cancer outcomesCongratulations to Indigenous genomics researcher Dr Justine Clark, who is one of two scientists nationally to receive the Australian Academy of Science’s 2024 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Science Award.
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WA Aboriginal Child Health Survey preserved for future generationsThe landmark Western Australian Aboriginal Child Health Survey has been placed into archiving at the State Library of Western Australia to be preserved for future generations.
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New insights into diabetes in Australian Aboriginal populationThe Kids Research Institute Australia have shown that genetic variations that influence BMI and diabetes are similar to those in non-Aboriginal populations.