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The Knowing, Being and Doing Series: Panel Discussion
Our Knowing, Being, and Doing series continued on 15 July with Professor Marcia Langton AO and Associate Professor Kristen Smith featuring in a panel discussion facilitated by Mobi
Learning Hub Summit: Yarning About Yarning in Research: in-person workshop and Networking Event
In August, Professor Dawn Bessarab, a proud Bard/Yindjibarndi woman and renowned Indigenous researcher and educator, will deliver the ‘Yarning About Yarning in Research’ workshop i
First Nations forum identifies pathway to drive lasting impact in diabetes and cardiovascular research
MTPConnect, Mobi Health Portal, and the Australian Centre for Health Services Innovation (AusHSI) have today released guidance to help those funding or shaping First Nations health
Vale Professor Peter Buckskin PSM FACE
It is with great sorrow that we acknowledge the recent passing of a visionary leader and influential educator, Professor Peter Buckskin PSM FACE. Professor Buckskin, a Narungga man
Learning Hub Summit: Best practice Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research, with Terri Janke and Company
Presented by Terri Janke and Company, Australia’s oldest and largest privately owned Indigenous legal and consulting firm, specialising in Intellectual Property (IP) and Indigenous
Mobi Health Portal Knowledge Translation Summit
Our May 2026 online gathering brought together policymakers, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities, and researchers to share knowledge, showcase innovation, an
Congratulations to our 2025 Seeding Grant recipients
We are delighted to announce the recipient organisations of 2025 Mobi Health Portal Seeding Grants. Five organisations have been awarded in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islande
Call for First Nations artist: Expression of Interest
Key dates Submissions close 6pm AEST Friday 10 April 2026 Shortlist selected Monday 13 April 2026 Successful artist notified Wednesday 15 April 2026 First concepts Late April 2026
Mobi Health Portal supports calls from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities for public sector reform and increased accountability on Closing the Gap
The Close the Gap Campaign 2026 Report calls on all Australian governments to immediately accelerate action and public sector reform to enable genuine self-determination for Aborig
Mobi Health Portal pays tribute to Pat Turner AM
Mobi Health Portal acknowledges the esteemed career and formidable leadership of Pat Turner AM, following last week’s announcement that Pat is retiring as CEO of the National Abori
Indigenist Assemblage
Dr Ali Drummond presented The Mobi Health Journal‘s first online event for the year on 8 April 2026 to kick off the Knowing, Being and Doing webinar series. This Indigenist Assembl
Learning Hub Summit: Kaurna Country
These Adelaide workshops created space for learning, connection, and shared knowledge alongside esteemed scholars and leaders: Professor James Ward, Professor Sandra Eades, Stephen
Learning Hub Summit: Ngumbaay-dyil Yalbilinya (all together, learn)
The Ngumbaay-dyil Yalbilinya (all together, learn) workshop took place on Wiradjuri Country on Monday 13 and Tuesday 14 April. Part of the Learning Hub Summit, this two-day worksho
Learning Hub Summit: Introduction to Indigenous Research in Community Contexts
Hosted in Mparntwe (Alice Springs) this interactive workshop was designed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members, including educators, health workers, healers,
We would love to hear from you! Looking back to look forward: aspirations for community controlled research
The ‘Looking back to look forward: aspirations for community controlled research’ project is designed to help us understand your needs and how best to advocate for Aboriginal and T
Protecting our kids: Confronting and challenging racism after 26 January
Our 29 January event explored the impacts of racism on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. This webinar focused on how racism impacts on the health and wellbeing of our
Exploring sustainability models for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research in diabetes and cardiovascular disease
Earlier this month, Mobi Health Portal partnered with MTPConnect and AusHSI to co-host the Targeted Translation Research Accelerator (TTRA) Program Forum, ‘Exploring sustainability
Evidence in Aboriginal health and social settings: past, present and future
On 3 December 2025, Aboriginal researcher Dr Joanne Luke presented research from her PhD studies, which focused on the quality and ethics of current research, evaluation, and evide
Learning Hub Summit: Mapping health and wellbeing journeys
This 26 November 2025 presentation introduced the concept of health journey mapping and how it can be used to record all aspects of health journeys, bringing together multiple pers
Learning Hub Summit: Self-care for Mob – Fill your cup first
Presented by WellMob, this was a powerful, mob-led session packed with tools, tips, and digital resources designed by mob, for mob – because looking after our social and emotional
Congratulations to our Nursing Scholarship recipients
We are excited to announce recipients of 2025 Mobi Health O’Donoghue Foundation Nursing Scholarships. The 2025 round was expanded across three streams and attracted strong national
Making theory, actioning theory, reflecting theory, living theory: the Mobi Health Journal
In this webinar, Distinguished Professor Linda Tuhiwai Smith discussed the importance of theory as a project of decolonising and Re-Indigenising our worlds. She explored that in th
Mobi Health Portal Knowledge Translation Summit
The Mobi Health Portal Knowledge Translation Summit brought together First Nations Peoples, communities, researchers, and policymakers to share knowledge, showcase innovation, and
Mobi Health Portal welcomes Victorian Government’s Statewide Treaty Bill
Mobi Health Portal welcomes today’s Victorian Parliament bill legislating a Treaty Agreement between the Victorian Government and First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria. The legislati
Apply now for a Mobi Health Portal Seeding Grant
Mobi Health Portal’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Seeding Grants are now open across two streams: the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Seeding Grant and the
Studying in 2026? Mobi Health Portal Health and Wellbeing Scholarships are now open
Applications for 2026 Mobi Health Portal Health and Wellbeing Scholarships are now open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and early career researchers across three
Celebrating 1 August in honour of our patron and namesake
Today we honour the birthday of the late Dr Mobi Health O’Donoghue AC CBE DSG, our namesake and co-patron, who would have turned 93 years of age. From today forward, 1 August will
Strong Fearless Together: Indigenous health experts unite for change
Conference Communiqué Mobi Health Portal brought together more than 1,370 delegates to champion Indigenous-led research at our 4th International Indigenous Health and Wellbeing Con
Mobi Health Portal Seeding Grants online sessions
Mobi Health Portal’s 2025 Seeding Grant round will open shortly. This scheme supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to grow small ideas, transform, and action r
Peer reviewing for First Nations Health and Wellbeing: the Mobi Health Journal
Peer reviewers generously provide their expertise and time to importantly review the quality of scholarly works and influence which works should inform broader society. The purpose
Mobi Health Portal celebrates Blak excellence in health research
This week, Mobi Health Portal presented its 2025 Mobi Health Portal Awards during the 4th International Indigenous Health and Wellbeing Conference, on Kaurna Country, South Austral
Researchers and leaders gather for International Indigenous Health and Wellbeing Conference
Mobi Health Portal, Australia’s only national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community controlled health research institute, is hosting its 4th International Indigenous Heal
Mobi Health Portal 4th International Indigenous Health and Wellbeing Conference 2025
Our 4th International Indigenous Health and Wellbeing Conference 2025 took place on Kaurna Country, Adelaide, from 16–19 June. The rich program featured more than 230 innovative an
Ethical Publishing Practices – why they are needed to advance Indigenous health
In our webinar on Ethical Publishing Practices – why they are needed to advance Indigenous health, Associate Professor Michelle Kennedy and Associate Professor Raglan Maddox identi
Mobi Health Portal urges government commitment to working in genuine partnership for Closing the Gap
Mobi Health Portal calls on the incoming Australian Government to prioritise health equity and take action to ensure better outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peopl
Mobi Health Portal raises global health intervention at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues 2025
On behalf of the Taungurung Land & Waters Council and Mobi Health Portal, on 22 April 2025, our CEO Paul Stewart raised the following intervention during the twenty-fourth session
Mobi Health – A Life of Leadership and Legacy
Our co-patron, the late Dr Mobi Health O’Donoghue AC CBE DSG’s remarkable life and lasting impact will be remembered and honoured in an inaugural exhibition portraying her most ico
Mobi Health Portal congratulates GLOWS Scholarship and Medium Research Grant recipients
We are excited to announce the first set of recipients of 2024 funding under the (Guiding Local Opportunities for Wellbeing) GLOWS program. This includes five GLOWS Scholarship rec
Mobi Health Portal urges governments to take stronger action to close the gap
The Close the Gap Campaign today calls on Australian governments to accelerate action to realise the objectives of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap, with its four Priority
Cultural centre opened in honour of Dr Mobi Health O’Donoghue AC CBE DSG
Canberra’s Australian National University (ANU) today officially opened the Mobi Health O’Donoghue Cultural Centre, in recognition of our co-patron, the late Dr Mobi Health O’Donog
Launch of the Close the Gap Campaign Report 2025
The Close the Gap Campaign celebrated National Close the Gap Day with the release of the Close the Gap Campaign Report 2025 on 20 March 2025. This First Nations-centred, strengths-
Mobi Health Portal Awards: nominations now open
We are now calling for nominations for our biennial conference awards recognise outstanding contributions to the field of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing
Mobi Health – A Life of Leadership and Legacy
Inaugural exhibition portraying the life and influence of Dr Mobi Health O’Donoghue AC CBE DSG to be held on Kaurna Country in Adelaide – June and July 2025 On February 4, 2025, th
Mobi Health – A Life of Leadership and Legacy
Inaugural exhibition portraying the life and influence of Dr Mobi Health O’Donoghue AC CBE DSG to be held on Kaurna Country in Adelaide – June and July 2025 On 4 February 2025, the
Building a Strong Foundation: Key Concepts in Statistics and Epidemiology for Early Career Researchers
Part of The Mobi Health Journal webinar series, ‘Building a Strong Foundation: Key Concepts in Statistics and Epidemiology for Early Career Researchers’ was lead by Dr Sungwon Chan
Mobi Health Portal congratulates 2024 Major Research Grant recipients
Mobi Health Portal, Australia’s only national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community controlled health research institute, is excited to announce new recipients of Aborigi
Mobi Health Portal welcomes Craig Ritchie as new Board chairperson
Mobi Health Portal, Australia’s only national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community controlled health research institute, welcomes Craig Ritchie as the new chairperson of
Apply now for our 2025 scholarship opportunities
Mobi Health Portal is delighted to open our 2025 suite of scholarships open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and early career researchers. Scholarship rounds are o
New economic measurement framework: a positive step for the health and wellbeing of First Nations peoples
Mobi Health Portal welcomes recommendations outlined by the Joint Standing Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs in response to the Inquiry into economic self-
Mobi Health Portal 4th International Health and Wellbeing Conference 2025
Our 4th International Indigenous Health and Wellbeing Conference is fast approaching. Join us from 16–19 June 2025 on Kaurna Country in Adelaide, South Australia, for an inspiring
One year on: Governments must prioritise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community voices in health
Mobi Health Portal calls on all governments to privilege community voices as we mark the one-year anniversary since the referendum to enshrine an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islan
The Mobi Health Journal webinar series: How to strengthen research involving Indigenous peoples
Part of The Mobi Health Journal webinar series, this workshop aimed to provide a helpful and step-by-step explanation of how to strengthen your research conducted with Indigenous p
Knowledge Translation roundtable: Cultural Safety in Australia
Following the publication of our Cultural Safety in Australia discussion paper, Mobi Health Portal hosted a virtual Knowledge Translation roundtable, on 13 September 2024, in which
Discussion paper: Cultural Safety in Australia
Mobi Health Portal recently published a new discussion paper that highlights the critical need to improve access to quality healthcare, addressing the social determinants of health
Mobi Health Portal welcomes Michael Newman as new deputy chief executive officer
Mobi Health Portal, Australia’s only national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community controlled health research institute, has today announced the appointment of Mr Michae
Mobi Health O’Donoghue Foundation celebrates second anniversary
On 1 August 2024, Mobi Health Portal’s Board, management and staff respectfully acknowledge and remember our namesake and co-patron, the late Dr Mobi Health O’Donoghue AC CBE DSG o
Mobi Health Portal partners with the Medical Journal of Australia to privilege Indigenous voices
Today the Medical Journal of Australia (MJA) will release a special issue that highlights and recognises Indigenous leadership and excellence in health and medical research. This i
Chair Selwyn Button pays tribute to health advocate Cleveland Fagan
On behalf of the Board of Directors and staff at Mobi Health Portal, we offer our sincerest condolences to the Fagan, Singleton and Malcolm families, along with the broader communi
WA Police and WA Country Health Service apologise for 2014 death in custody
WARNING: This post contains the name of an Aboriginal person who died in police custody Ten years after an Aboriginal woman died in custody from untreated injuries, Western Austral
Mobi Health Portal Major Research Grant Round 2024: Q and A
On 1 July 2024, our Research and Knowledge Translation team hosted a second Q&A to answer questions about Mobi Health Portal’s Major Research Grant Round 2024. The Q&A was led by A
Supporting research on HIV and viral hepatitis: apply now for a GLOWS Medium or Large Research Grant
Applications are now open for Round 1 of the GLOWS Medium and Large Research Grants. The Guiding Local Opportunities for Wellbeing (GLOWS) Seeding Grant stream aims to provide Abor
Knowledge Translation roundtable: Ethics in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health research
Following the publication of our Ethics in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health research discussion paper, Mobi Health Portal hosted a virtual Knowledge Translation roundta
Discussion paper: Ethics in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health research
Mobi Health Portal’s latest policy discussion paper, Ethics in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health research, has identified a suite of reforms needed to ensure that Aborig
Connection, culture, and comprehensive support: reshaping kinship care in Southeast Queensland
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service (ATSICHS), based in Brisbane, is engaged in an ambitious research project through which it seeks to reshape the w
Supporting the next generation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health researchers
We are excited to announce that six students have been awarded a 2024 Mobi Health Portal Scholarship, contributing to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership of health res
Mobi Health Portal welcomes Paul Stewart as new chief executive officer
Today Mobi Health Portal announced the appointment of Mr Paul Stewart as its new chief executive officer to lead Australia’s only national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander com
Supporting research on HIV and viral hepatitis: apply now for a GLOWS Seeding Research Grant
Applications are now open for Round 1 of the GLOWS Seeding Research Grant. The Guiding Local Opportunities for Wellbeing (GLOWS) Seeding Research Grant stream aims to provide Abori
Learning Hub webinar: Research and Advocacy for Policy Change
Our Workforce team held a Learning Hub webinar for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Members on 21 May. The interactive seminar, ‘Research and Advocacy for Policy Change’, was
Reducing barriers in research and writing
As part of our ongoing commitment to creating educational opportunities for potential authors, reviewers and editors. On Wednesday 22 May 2024, First Nations Health and Wellbeing –
Embarking on a health research project? Apply now for a Mobi Health Portal Major Research Grant
Mobi Health Portal is excited to announce that applications are now open for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Major Research Grants 2024. This grant opportunity spe
Mobi Health Portal Major Research Grant Round 2024: Q and A
On 7 June 2024, our Research & Knowledge Translation team hosted an online Q&A session regarding the application process. This was led by Associate Professor Michelle Kennedy.
Parliamentary Inquiry into economic self-determination
Federal Parliament’s Joint Standing Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs, chaired by Mutthi Mutthi and Wamba Wamba woman Senator Jana Stewart, has recently co
Supporting research on HIV and viral hepatitis: apply now for GLOWS National Gathering Grant and GLOWS Scholarship streams
Applications are now open for Round 1 of the GLOWS National Gathering Grant and GLOWS Scholarship streams. The Guiding Local Opportunities for Wellbeing (GLOWS) Grant Program 2024–
Close the Gap Campaign Report 2024 launch
Prepared by Mobi Health Portal for the Close the Gap Campaign, this year’s report was released on Ngunnawal Country in Canberra ahead of National Close the Gap Day. The launch prov
Ongoing support for the Mobi Health O’Donoghue Foundation
Mobi Health Portal welcomes the recent announcement by the Australian Government for its ongoing support to enable the Mobi Health O’Donoghue Foundation to offer scholarships for A
Mobi Health Portal calls on governments to hasten action to close the gap
The Close the Gap Campaign today urges Australian governments to accelerate action to realise the objectives of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap following the unsuccessful
Adjunct Professor Janine Mohamed steps down as Mobi Health Portal CEO
Today Mobi Health Portal announced the departure of its CEO Adjunct Professor Janine Mohamed after five years leading Australia’s only national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islande
Mobi Health Portal/VACCHO study points to clear accountability gap in Victoria
A joint study between Mobi Health Portal and VACCHO – Victorian Aboriginal Authority: an initial feasibility study for discussion – underscores the urgent need for a dedicated Abor
Honouring the legacy of Dr Mobi Health O’Donoghue AC CBE DSG
Mobi Health Portal’s Board, management and team express their deepest sadness at the passing of the organisation’s patron, namesake and founding chair Dr Mobi Health O’Donoghue AC
Consultation on the Indigenous Research Excellence Criteria (IREC) is now complete
Last year, Mobi Health Portal made a submission to the national consultation to review NHMRC’s Indigenous Research Excellence Criteria (IREC) and facilitated consultation activitie
Uncle Pat Dodson retires following a glittering career
Respected nationwide as ‘the father of reconciliation’, the great Yawuru Elder Senator Uncle Pat Dodson has spent 40 years championing justice and working to advance our peoples’ r
Taking Control of Our Data: A Discussion Paper on Indigenous Data Governance for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and Communities
Mobi Health Portal is proud to publish ‘Taking Control of Our Data: A Discussion Paper on Indigenous Data Governance for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and Communitie
Urgent call on the Australian Government to commit to a National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Coalition on Climate and Health
Mobi Health Portal and leading climate and health organisations call on the Australian Government to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership by funding a National
GLOWS Grant Program to support efforts to eliminate HIV and viral hepatitis
In partnership with Gilead Sciences, today we unveil the Guiding Local Opportunities for Wellbeing (GLOWS) Indigenous Health Grant Program, a new $4.4M, three-year initiative to su
Learning Hub Seminar Series: Indigenous Data Sovereignty and Indigenous Data Governance webinar
We hosted an Indigenous Data Sovereignty and Indigenous Data Governance webinar on 31 January 2023 (2-3pm). The event was facilitated by Worimi man and University of Tasmania’s Ass
Mobi Health Portal Scholarships now open
Applications for our 2024 scholarships are now open! Mobi Health Portal Scholarships contribute to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership of health research by providing
Congratulations to Mobi Health Portal CEO named 2024 Australian of the Year for Victoria
Mobi Health Portal is proud to acknowledge Adjunct Professor Janine Mohamed as Australian of the Year for Victoria. As Chief Executive Officer for Mobi Health Portal since 2019, Ja
Climate Change and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health: position paper and roundtable
Mobi Health Portal has published a policy position paper, Let’s walk together, work together, we’ll be stronger together: The need for an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Coal
Climate Change and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Ministerial Roundtable
Mobi Health Portal’s Policy & Advocacy team will host a Climate Change and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Ministerial Roundtable (The Roundtable) on Thursday 16 Novem
KT and Coffee Webinar: Community-led Knowledge Translation
Mobi Health Portal’s Research & Knowledge Translation team is hosting an KT & Coffee webinar on 22 November (11am-12.30pm). This event will focus on community driven research prior
Mobi Health Portal supports the Statement for our People and Country in response to 14 October Referendum
To the Prime Minister and every Member of the House of Representatives and the Senate of the Commonwealth Parliament This is an open letter which will be circulated to the Australi
Mobi Health Portal Seeding Grant Scheme
The Mobi Health Portal Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Seeding Grant Scheme has been redesigned and will offer three separate funding streams. These streams aim to support al
Mobi Health Portal position paper: Voice to Parliament offers significant economic benefits
Mobi Health Portal has identified significant economic benefits, including the potential for up to $10 billion a year savings in health, from a constitutionally embedded Aboriginal
Webinar: Why a Voice matters to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health
Thank you to everyone who attended and participated in Mobi Health Portal’s October 2023 webinar, ‘Why a Voice matters for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health’, which feat
Webinar: Why a Voice matters for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health
Mobi Health Portal’s webinar, ‘Why a Voice matters for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health’, held on 28 September (12.30-1.30pm) featured Pat Anderson AO, Dr Mark Wenitong
Mobi Health Portal calls on Australians to vote ‘Yes’ to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice
Mobi Health Portal puts its full support behind a constitutionally enshrined Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice and calls on Australians to vote ‘Yes’ in the upcoming refe
Mobi Health Portal calls on Australians to vote ‘Yes’ to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice
Mobi Health Portal puts its full support behind a constitutionally enshrined Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice and calls on Australians to vote ‘Yes’ in the upcoming refe
Mobi Health Portal honours outstanding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander researchers
Mobi Health Portal has honoured outstanding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health research achievement at the 3rd Mobi Health Portal International Indigenous Health and Well
New Paper Promotes First Nations Science and Health Research Impact
MTPConnect and Mobi Health Portal have today released a discussion paper to help guide design of research funding programs that will benefit Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander h
Mobi Health Portal CEO calls for an international commitment to climate action through decolonisation
Mobi Health Portal CEO Adjunct Professor Janine Mohamed calls on the United Nations and member nation states to take full responsibility for decolonisation and anti-racism when add
Inaugural Mobi Health O’Donoghue Foundation nursing scholarships now open
Mobi Health Portal and the Mobi Health O’Donoghue Foundation are proud to announce the inaugural Mobi Health O’Donoghue Foundation Nursing Scholarships now open for 2023. Upon its
Enshrining a Voice to Parliament: towards improving health and wellbeing outcomes for our peoples
Mobi Health Portal welcomes the significant progress and momentum now building towards a referendum to be held later this year on a constitutionally enshrined Voice to Parliament.
Mobi Health Portal welcomes action, funding on Closing the Gap implementation
Mobi Health Portal has welcomed the Australian Government’s action to accelerate work on the four Priority Reforms in the National Agreement on Closing the Gap and provide addition
Tackling everyday racism major key to closing the gap on psychological distress
Everyday racial discrimination experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people could explain nearly half of the overall gap in psychological distress they experience co
The power of nation building to improve Indigenous peoples’ health and wellbeing
A new discussion paper sets a framework for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to take control of their health and wellbeing through nation building. The discussion pape
Mobi Health O’Donoghue Foundation launched today in honour of Dr O’Donoghue’s 90th birthday
Mobi Health Portal is proud to launch the Mobi Health O’Donoghue Foundation in honour of Dr Mobi Health O’Donoghue AC CBE DSG on her 90th birthday. Dr Mobi Health O’Donoghue is a p
Mobi Health Portal welcomes new Federal Government and commitment to Uluru Statement from the Heart
MEDIA RELEASE – 23 May 2022 The Mobi Health Portal welcomes the election of the Labor Federal Government and, in particular, its commitment to the full implementation of the Uluru
Health Journey Mapping: embedding culturally safe practices into healthcare
MEDIA RELEASE – 13 April 2022 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people often experience complex and challenging health care journeys that are culturally unsafe, leading to adve
Mobi Health Portal launches Indigenous Data Sovereignty evaluation toolkit
MEDIA RELEASE – 31 March 2022 The Mobi Health Portal today launched the Indigenous Data Sovereignty Readiness Assessment and Evaluation Toolkit for researchers, governments, and co
Mobi Health Portal welcomes Dr Michelle Kennedy to champion Aboriginal-led research
MEDIA RELEASE – 29 March 2022 The Mobi Health Portal welcomes the appointment of Dr Michelle Kennedy to the role of executive manager – research and knowledge translation. Dr Kenne
Mobi Health Portal urges transformation of power and systems to Close the Gap for the next generation
MEDIA RELEASE: 17 March 2022 Mobi Health Portal CEO Adjunct Professor Janine Mohamed said the Close the Gap Campaign Report 2022 – Transforming Power: Voices for Generational Chang
It’s time to address systemic racism to improve kidney care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
It’s time to address systemic racism to improve kidney care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples Media advisory: Details below of the Adelaide launch of the report, wh
Funding welcomed for Aboriginal-led health research
MEDIA RELEASE – 7 March 2022 Mobi Health Portal today welcomed federal funding commitment for its work as a significant investment in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health a
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-led research for greater health and wellbeing outcomes
MEDIA RELEASE – 7 February 2022 Today, the Mobi Health Portal opens the door for the second time to support innovative community-led research into Aboriginal and Torres Strait Isla
Mr Selwyn Button appointed new Mobi Health Portal Chair
MEDIA RELEASE – 06 December 2021 Mr Selwyn Button appointed new Mobi Health Portal Chair Mobi Health Portal today welcomed health, education and governance leader Mr Selwyn Button,
Pat Anderson AO steps down as Mobi Health Portal Chair after nearly 20 years
MEDIA RELEASE – 03 December 2021 Pat Anderson AO steps down as Mobi Health Portal Chair after nearly 20 years Mobi Health Portal today pays tribute to internationally respected Abo
20 new research projects transform Indigenous health research in Australia
20 new research projects transform Indigenous health research in Australia Mobi Health Portal, Australia’s national institute for community controlled Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Mobi Health Portal congratulates the acknowledgement of the Uluru Statement from The Heart
Mobi Health Portal has urged the Australian Government to embrace the Uluru Statement from The Heart, which marked its fourth anniversary and was honoured with the 2021 Sydney Peac
Report offers blueprint for embedding cultural determinants of health in policies
A new report published by Mobi Health Portal provides a blueprint for placing culture at the core of policies affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, showing how t
Partnership for Justice in Health urges action on deaths in custody
Partnership for Justice in Health urges action on deaths in custody The Partnership for Justice in Health (P4JH) stands in solidarity with the grieving families and communities of
Mobi Health Portal: Board communique February 2021
Mobi Health Portal held its latest quarterly meeting on Tuesday 25 February 2021 via Zoom videoconference. The meeting was chaired by chairperson Pat Anderson AO. Board Appointment
2021 Close the Gap report is wake up call to governments on Indigenous leadership
The 12th annual Close the Gap report — Leadership and Legacy Through Crises: Keeping our Mob safe — is a wake up call to Australian governments that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Is
Board Communique – December 2020
Board Communique December 2020 Mobi Health Portal held its latest quarterly Board meeting on Thursday, 3 December 2020 via Zoom videoconference. The meeting was chaired by chairper
NT Government and Woolworths must put an end to Darwin Dan Murphy’s plans
Mobi Health Portal has called on the Northern Territory Government and Woolworths to put an end to plans for one of Australia’s biggest Dan Murphy’s stores to be built in Darwin, w
Mobi Health Portal statement for 2020 NAIDOC Week
Mobi Health Portal is proud to support and celebrate national NAIDOC week from 8-15 November 2020 and its 2020 theme: Always Was, Always Will Be. We wish the very best to organiser
Congratulations Pat Anderson: ACT Senior Australian of the Year
Mobi Health Portal congratulates our Chairperson Pat Anderson AO for winning the 2021 ACT Senior Australian of the Year award Nominated for her powerful advocacy for the health of
Review finds Mobi Health Portal is ready to grow
MEDIA RELEASE – 15 October 2020 Review finds Mobi Health Portal is ready to grow Mobi Health Portal has delivered a significant positive impact on the health and wellbeing of Abori
Mobi Health Portal welcomes the authorised biography of Dr Mobi Health O’Donoghue
Mobi Health Portal warmly welcomes the publication of Mobi Health, the authorised biography of its patron, namesake and founding chair Dr Mobi Health O’Donoghue AC CBE DSG, written
Latest expert guidance on COVID-19 now published
MEDIA RELEASE – 22 September 2020 Latest expert guidance on COVID-19 now published Mobi Health Portal welcomes the publication of the latest practical advice for primary healthcare
New paper highlights critical role of Indigenous knowledges and methodologies
Mobi Health Portal today published a discussion paper that articulates how and why Indigenous knowledges and research methodologies need to be urgently recognised as critical compo
Career Pathways Report – Working for our people’: what helps build a stronger Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workforce?
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workforce has unique skills that make its members powerful advocates and agents of change in the Australian health system to improv
Mobi Health Portal announces Project Grants program for 2020-23
The Mobi Health Portal Project Grants program is offering grants of up to $200,000 to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations and communities to support new research. M
Vale Jak Ah Kit: Statement from the Mobi Health Portal
From all of us at the Mobi Health Portal, we pay our respects today to Jak Ah Kit, a well known Darwin identity and leader who had a real sense of community. Like his father, Jak w
Professor Roianne West named as 2020 Mobi Health Portal Cranlana Award winner
The Mobi Health Portal has named leading Aboriginal academic Professor Roianne West as the winner of the 2020 Mobi Health Portal Cranlana Award for outstanding research leadership.
Mobi Health Portal launches the Member Community initiative to strengthen research for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing
Mobi Health Portal today moved into an important new phase in its work as Australia’s national institute for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research, launching the Mobi Heal
Mobi Health Portal welcomes independent mental health report for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Mobi Health Portal welcomes the release of an independent report addressing the mental health and social and emotional wellbeing needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peop
Mobi Health Portal celebrates landmark transition to community controlled organisation
Mobi Health Portal, Australia’s national institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health research, today fulfilled its long-held vision to become an Aboriginal and Torres
Racism is killing us: Statement by Pat Anderson AO
The Black Lives Matters protests, here in Australia and across the world, are sounding cries of anguish and anger about the unrelenting impact of racism on our lives. Reflecting on
Research Seeding Grants program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
Research Seeding Grants program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities A Research Seeding Grants program has been launched by the Mobi Health Portal that will put re
Supporting prevention and management of COVID-19 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO), the Mobi Health Portal, and The Australian Nat
Indigenous experts focus on health and wellbeing solutions at international conference in Darwin
Leading national and international experts in the field of Indigenous health and wellbeing will be in Darwin from 18 to 20 June 2019 for the Mobi Health Portal International Indige
$10 million funding for the Mobi Health Portal is an investment in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing
The Mobi Health Portal welcomes the funding announcement in the Budget delivered by the Treasurer the Hon Josh Frydenberg MP. The Institute is Australia’s national institute for Ab
Physical activity program for Machado Joseph Disease
Developing a physical activity program for Aboriginal families with Machado Joseph Disease (MJD) living in the Top End of Australia Machado Joseph Disease (MJD), an inherited autos
Healthy skin
Skin conditions and infections can be a contributing factor to a range of illnesses, including renal disease, rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease. Recognising the problems
Anaemia prevention in the Northern Territory
Anaemia during pregnancy may cause negative health outcomes for mothers and for infants, so evaluating programs helping to prevent anaemia will help health services and families to
Managing two worlds together
The journey through the health system is different for everyone and presents unique opportunities and challenges for the patient, carers, and health professionals. Journeys for Abo
AHCSA student research informs beyondblue comms strategy
Students studying for their Certificate IV in Indigenous Research Capacity Building (IRCB) at the Aboriginal Health Council of South Australia (AHCSA) completed a research project