Knowledge exchange and research capacity building in urban Aboriginal health

The Centre for Research Excellence (CRE) on urban Aboriginal Child Health is linked to this unique base of information on 1600 children and their parents/ caregivers. The Centre is designed to: (a) increase the translation of knowledge arising from the SEARCH program and additional data collection undertaken as part of the CRE; (b) to enable ACCHSs to effectively use the information emerging from SEARCH to improve the quality of primary care, and; (c) enhance research capacity in primary health care within ACCHSs by increasing their capacity to undertake multidisciplinary research and knowledge translation in primary care. This work will provide evidence to support sustainable and transferable improvements in Aboriginal primary health care and, ultimately, health outcomes.

Partnerships

  • SEARCH participants, their communities and the staff at participating ACCHSs
  • the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia
  • the NSW Ministry of Health
  • beyondblue
  • the Rio Tinto Aboriginal Fund
  • Awabakal Limited
  • Riverina Medical and Dental Aboriginal Corporation
  • Sydney West Aboriginal Health Service
  • Tharawal Aboriginal Corporation