Our Collaborations in Health Research
OUR VISION
A culturally secure and inclusive network of Indigenous researchers across Australia and sovereign Indigenous Nations, that builds unique skills at the interface of culture, science, and health research and translates to improvements in the health and wellbeing of Indigenous peoples.
OCHRe Convocation
Dear Attendee,
During the final session of the OCHRe Convocation on Thursday 30 October, Heather D’Antoine and Mark Mayo facilitated a discussion on Reflections, Key Learnings, and Sustainability.
They posed two key questions:
Q1. In your view, what are the most important ways to sustain OCHRe as a strong and connected National Aboriginal Research Network? (Prompt ideas: governance, community partnerships, funding, capacity building, regional hubs, communications, leadership, etc.)
Q2. What support or resources would help you stay engaged with OCHRe’s work and network activities?
We’ve already received some thoughtful and creative ideas, but we’re eager to hear from as many participants as possible. Please use the QR code or link below to share your responses to these questions — your input will help shape OCHRe’s future direction.
Thank you for your continued engagement and contributions to OCHRe.
You can participate here: Qualtrics Survey
Thank you for your feedback.
OCHRe (Our Collaborations in Health Research):
A national network for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander researchers
OCHRe is one of the largest cohorts of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander researchers ever assembled in Australia. Its goal is to support and develop the next generation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research leaders and improve the health and wellbeing of Australia’s First Nations people.
Funding:
The network is funded by the NHMRC and is co-led by Gail Garvey (The University of Queensland), Alex Brown (Australian National University), Paul Stewart (Lowitja Institute) and Sandra Eades AO (The University of Melbourne).
Aims:
OCHRe’s collective vision is the establishment of a culturally secure and inclusive network of Indigenous researchers across Australia and sovereign Indigenous Nations, that builds unique skills at the interface of culture, science, and health research and translates to improvements in the health and wellbeing of Indigenous peoples. It is fundamental that the foundations of the network are embedded in our cultural roots (or ancestry).
Our use of OCHRe is symbolic of our diverse and valuable knowledges (our ways of knowing, being and doing) that have been passed on through the generations for over 60,000 years. The development and achievements of the network need to amplify our Indigenous knowledges and be handed onto future generations, across Australia, through a strong and sustainable OCHRe National Network.
OCHRe is focused on the following key outcomes:
Culturally appropriate governance
A Health and Wellbeing Impact Framework
Growth and sustainability
A research capability program that strives for excellence in two worlds
Excellence in community engagement
Connectedness
Culturally safe research ecosystem
The next generation of Indigenous leaders.
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