Improving healthy food affordability, food security and drink water in Aboriginal communities

Helping Indigenous Australians across all wealth brackets, this range of research projects takes a holistic view of how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people receive sustainable and healthy food supplies.

From considerations tethered to the environment – such as water supplies, climate change and sustainable land use – right through to retail food offerings, to encouraging healthy choices at an individual level, our research covers the full gamut.

While researchers may be called upon to support local decision-makers in designing effective and healthy programs, they may also be asked to conduct wider overviews of how certain macronutrients (such as fats and oils) impact the Indigenous population.

Past projects have delivered demonstrated proof that rapid and sustained improvement in nutrition and health can be achieved via targeted initiatives.

Dr Megan Ferguson

Research is focused on approaches to support local decision-makers design effective policy interventions to improve nutrition and food security outcomes, through incorporating evidence and an understanding of the policy context.

Professor Amanda Lee

Her major area of research is the development, implementation and evaluation of public health policy actions to prevent and help manage non-communicable disease (NCD).

Dr Nina Hall

Current research examines health aspects for remote Indigenous community residents on both mainland Australia and in the Torres Strait in terms of housing, water and sewerage, and women's health.

Professor Bronwyn Fredericks

As Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Engagement), Professor Fredericks is responsible for leading the implementation of the Indigenous strategy and strengthening leadership within the University in relation to Indigenous Engagement, as well as building links with the community.

Meet some of our researchers