Updates | 13 September
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News
CATSINaM appoints inaugural Chief Midwifery Officer
Professor Catherine Chamberlain, a Palawa woman of the Trawlwoolway clan Tasmania, and one of Australia’s most accomplished First Nations health professionals, was appointed as the inaugural Chief Midwifery Officer for the Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses and Midwives (CATSINaM). Prof. Chamberlain is a midwife and renowned public health researcher with 25 years’ experience in the health sector, holding leadership positions within academic institutions, government and health services.
Lowitja Journal
Associate Editors | Call for Expressions of Interest
The Lowitja Journal Call for Expressions of Interest - Associate Editors. An official journal of the Lowitja Institute, this, community-controlled, international, community member, inter- and multidisciplinary peer-reviewed journal is dedicated to expanding access to First Nations research, increasing First Nations scientific and community collaboration, and contributing to the First Nations research academy. They invite experienced authors and reviewers with significant research experience in the area of First Nations health and wellbeing to submit an Expression of Interest to join the editorial team as an Associate Editor. | For more information, click here.
Australian Research Council (ARC)
Newly Established Indigenous Forum
The ARC has recently established an Indigenous Forum which aims to strengthen Indigenous leadership in the research sector, build opportunities for Indigenous-led research, and support career pathways for emerging Indigenous researchers | For more information, click here.
Career Development Opportunities
See www.ochrenetwork.org/scholarships
OCHRe
Health Research Experience Scholarships
An important initiative of OCHRe is to develop the next generation of Indigenous health researchers, and we are excited to announce the relaunch of the Health Research Experience Scholarships as part of our OCHRe NEXGEN Hub.
For this round, NEXGEN Hub will offer 12 Health Research Experience Scholarships (Scholarships) of $4,000 each. The Scholarships provide access to health research experience for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders enrolled in an undergraduate degree or a masters degree by course work, to work on a defined aspect of research.
This offer is extended exclusively to all OCHRe investigators listed on the NHMRC application 2005944 https://www.ochrenetwork.org/investigators
If you are an OCHRe Investigator interested in applying for a Health Research Experience Scholarship, please click here.
Value | $4,000 per scholarship Applications close | 22 September 2024
Wardliparingga Aboriginal Health Equity Theme - SAHMRI
LK LAW SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | Adelaide
The purpose of the LK Scholarship is to empower and support two master's students to undertake research work within the Wardliparingga Aboriginal Health Equity Theme at the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI). This $10,000 scholarship offers a unique and flexible placement opportunity to work alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander researchers, fostering collaboration and enhancing cultural understanding. To be eligible, students must Identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person & be able to provide Confirmation of Aboriginality or Torres Strait Islander Identity.
Click here to read the information sheet including the full eligibility criteria.
Opens | 26th August 2024
Closes | 25th October 2024
Apply here.
For more information about the role please contact the Wardliparingga Capacity Development team | wardliparinggacapacitydevelopment@sahmri.com
The Kids Research Institute Australia
Honours, Master’s or PhD Opportunity for First Nations person
The Healthy Skin team are looking for an Aboriginal person keen to do a Honours, Master's or PhD to join their team on an exciting project in the Boorloo (Perth) area!
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Gillian Woods, Aboriginal Community Project Coordinator, at gillian.woods@thekids.org.au, or Professor Asha Bowen, Team Lead, on asha.bowen@thekids.org.au.
Closing Date: 1 month - Telethon Kids reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.
Training and Mentoring
See www.ochrenetwork.org/opportunities
Indigenous Media Mentoring program (IMMP)
IMMP is pleased to announce the next two day program will be 9 & 10 April 2025. The IMMP provides training to competitively selected Indigenous scientists and researchers, giving them the skills and the confidence to engage with media. Media exposure can positively impact careers, enable participation in national debate, and position participants as role models to promote STEM.
Contact | Susannah Eliott
Phone | (08) 7120 8666
Email | immp@smc.org.au
More information here.
MACH Early/Mid-Career Researchers Research Design Webinar Series 2024
Webinar 6:
Perspectives and costing in health economic evaluations: overview of methodologies with a focus on societal approach.
Presenters | A/Prof An Duy Tran and Mr Paul Amores (MISCH)
Date | Thursday, 17th October
More information here.
Webinar 7:
Adaptive and platform trials
Methods and Implementation Support for Clinical and Health (MISCH) Research Hub
Professor Lee will outline what is meant by adaptive and platform trials including a discussion of the requirements and when to use a such a design as well as common criticisms.
Presenter | Prof Katherine Lee
Date |Thursday, 7th November
Time | 12.30-1.30 pm
Register here.
Board Opportunities
Events | www.ochrenetwork.org/events
Academic Health Research Alliance
Bringing a consumer voice to the scale up of health interventions
Guest Lecture Professor France Legare, Laval University, Quebec City, Canada, will describe how bringing a consumer voice to the scale up process can help to ensure that beneficiaries’ interests are served by the implementation of innovations across whole systems.
Date | September 19th, 2024
Time |12:00 – 1 pm AEST
Register here.
Australian Stroke and Heart Research Accelerator seminar series
Improving heart disease risk assessment in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people using the CRISP cohort study
All welcome
Zoom link: https://georgehub.zoom.us/j/85043672061
Date | September 19th, 2024
Time |11:00 – 11:50 am AEST
Kimberley Aboriginal Health Research Alliance
KAHRA Forum 2024 | Broome | 2 October
Publication
Indigenous and Tribal Peoples and Cancer 2024
Written from an Indigenous perspective | Ebookk available now
Order from SPRINGER | here
Funding Opportunities
Grant Connect
All Australian Government grant opportunities are advertised on Grant Connect including NHMRC, MRFF, ARC and many other grants.
Below are some current opportunities.
For current list of all grants on Grant Connect click here.
Cancer Australia
2024 Partnerships for culturally safe cancer care grant program
The grant program aims to support implementation of innovative approaches to accelerate the delivery of culturally safe, accessible, and responsive cancer care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Application closes | 5 pm (AEDT Time) 23 October 2024
Estimated Grant Value (AUD) | Up to $1,000,000
Details here.
Department of Health and Aged Care
National CQR (Clinical Qualities Registries) Capacity Building Grant
The purpose of this grant opportunity is to support the expansion of existing national CQRs through the design and development of new data module/s.
Application closes | 2pm Canberra Time 26 September 2024
Grant Value (AUD) | $100,000 to $250,000
Details here.
MRFF 2024 Alcohol and Other Drugs Grant Opportunity GO7060
The objective of this grant opportunity is to provide grants of financial assistance to support medical research and medical innovation projects addressing alcohol and other drugs.
Minimum Data closes | 5 pm (ACT Local Time) 9 October 2024
Application closes | 5 pm (ACT Local Time) 6 November 2024
Estimated Grant Value (AUD) | Up to $3,000,000
Details here.
MRFF 2024 Infertility, Pregnancy Loss and
Menopause Grant Opportunity G07056
The objective of this grant opportunity is to provide grants of financial assistance to support medical research and medical innovation projects addressing infertility, pregnancy loss and menopause.
Minimum Data closes | 5 pm (ACT Local Time) 9 October 2024
Application closes | 5 pm (ACT Local Time) 6 November 2024
Estimated Grant Value (AUD) | Up to $5,000,000
Details here
Partnership Projects 2024 GO6697
Partnership Projects will support collaborations, within the Australian context, that translate research evidence into health policy and health practice, to improve health services and processes.
Minimum Data closes | 5 pm (ACT Local Time) PRC3 13 November 2024
Application closes | 5 pm (ACT Local Time) 27 November 2024
Estimated Grant Value (AUD) | Up to $1,500,000
Details here
Conferences 2025
www.ochrenetwork.org/events
OCHRe Convocation 2025
Save the Date
28 – 30 October 2025 | Brisbane
MACH | Melbourne Academic Centre for Health
Implementation Science in Health Conference Australia 2025
Save the date!
Date | 20 -21 March 2025 Location | Melbourne Connect
Program and registration details to follow.
EMPLOYMENT
University of Queensland
First Nations Cancer & Wellbeing Program (FNCWP)
Research Academic Positions - First Nations Health (Identified s25)
FNCWP are seeking two highly motivated research-focused academics (Level A, B, or C) to join our team. You would be a great fit if you possess the drive to contribute to FNCWP existing research program and the vision to explore new directions, delivering high-impact research for and with First Nations peoples. With diverse opportunities for qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-method research, FNCWP welcomes candidates from various health disciplines. If you are passionate about making a difference and advancing First Nations health, come join our transformative journey
Applications | Closes Sunday, 29th September 2024 at 11.00pm AEST.
Note | Interviews tentatively scheduled for Friday, 18th October 2024.
Details here.
The University of Sydney | Westmead Applied Research Centre
Aboriginal Community Engagement and Support Officer
The Aboriginal Community Engagement Officer will play a key role in fostering positive relationships between Westmead Applied Research Centre (WARC) and Aboriginal communities and consumers. This position is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to engage Aboriginal communities and Aboriginal consumers who are keen to be part of co-design groups.
Part time (0.4 FTE) fixed term for 6 months at WARC
Details here.
Wardliparingga Aboriginal Health Equity Theme - SAHMRI
Senior Evaluation and Project Officer | Adelaide
We are seeking a Senior Evaluation and Project Officer to work as part of a small team to coordinate a program of work in South Australia, the Northern Territory, the Kimberly region in Western Australia and Far North Queensland to improve the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with diabetes-related foot complications and provide support and guidance for projects funded through the program in completing monitoring and evaluation activities.
For more information about the role contact Kate Kwenda | kate.kwenda@sahmri.com
Apply here.
Location | Adelaide
Hours | Full-time
Closes | 15/09/2024
Senior Research Fellow | Adelaide
An opportunity is available for a Senior Research Fellow within the area of Population Health Research. This position will manage research related activities and contribute to the delivery of complex research projects under the direction of the Co-Theme Leaders and Project Lead. To be successful in this role, you will require the ability to foster strong partnerships with the Aboriginal community, including Aboriginal primary health care service managers and staff as well as other stakeholders who are key to the success of the program.
Details and applications here.
Location | Adelaide
Hours | Full-time
Closes | 13/10/2024
For more information about the role contact Adriana Parrella adriana.parrella@sahmri.com
