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Research

ECU has a strong focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research, particularly initiatives led by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander researchers. Our Kurongkurl Katitjin research team lead and contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects across health, education and culture, grounded in Community knowledge and cultural authority.

Our research is purpose-driven and impact-focused, undertaking projects to improve health services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families, translating evidence into practical improvements across local and national systems.

Through the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet, we also provide a trusted evidence base for policymakers and the health workforce, supporting informed decision-making and contributing to national efforts to Close the Gap in health outcomes.

Beyond health, our research advances culturally responsive education and explores how Indigenous perspectives can be meaningfully embedded in curriculum and professional practice. Deeply rooted in lived experience and strong Community partnerships, our work moves beyond academic outputs—driving tangible, real-world change across health, justice and education sectors.

OCHRe Network - National Network for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Researchers

OCHRe is one of the largest cohorts of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander researchers ever assembled in Australia. Its goal is to support and develop the next generation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research leaders and improve the health and wellbeing of Australia’s First Nations people.

Professor Dan McAullay is Co-Lead of the Maali Hub. The Maali Hub is dedicated to supporting First Nations Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students and early to mid-career researchers in Australia. Its primary objective is to elevate the representation of First Nations health researchers by providing support and guidance through scholarships and stipends and other capability building activities. The Maali Hub empowers Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander scholars to complete their studies, contributing to the advancement of First Nations health research. Operating within a collaborative network, it underscores the importance of collective efforts in achieving common objectives.

Research projects

Below is a list of current and past research projects being undertaken by Kurongkurl Katitjin.

Current projects

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