Co-existent Mental Illness and Chronic Physical Illness in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples: Can an Action Research intervention within an Aboriginal Medical Service reduce morbidity? [ 2013 - 2017 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Maree Toombs (Principal investigator)

Brief description This research aims to identify and understand the disparity in health issues that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people face in terms of chronic physical illness and mental health disorders. This research aims to develop a collaborative approach to health care that reduces the potential for silo based care, in favour of a more holistic approach to wellness.

Funding Amount $AUD 311,860.82

Funding Scheme Early Career Fellowships

Notes Australian Training ECF for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Research