Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies

Assessing organisational commitment and readiness through the DANMM project: a mixed-methods study

Background Low representation and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nurses and midwives remain a persistent challenge for Australian health systems, constraining delivery of culturally safe, person-centred care. Building and sustaining this workforce is essential...

Health information technology use in clinical practice and implications for implementation: Examples from Canberra Health Services, Australia

BACKGROUND: Health information technology (HIT) has advanced rapidly over the past two decades, yet digital transformation in healthcare remains difficult and lags behind many other sectors. Existing literature suggests that implementation outcomes are context-dependent and may v...

A systematic review of school-based mental health and wellbeing interventions for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in Australia (2015–2024)

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people’s wellbeing is grounded in culture, identity, and connection to community and Country. Schools offer unique opportunities to support wellbeing through culturally safe environments, trusted relationships, and community partnership...

Factors associated with bowel cancer screening participation among First Nations Peoples receiving home health care services in New South Wales, Australia

First Nations Australians consistently exhibit lower bowel screening participation rates than non-First Nations Australians. However, limited studies have been conducted to understand the factors associated with bowel cancer screening participation among First Nations Australians...