Flinders University will host the Torres Strait Health Research Symposium on August 12, showcasing ground breaking health and clinical research guided by Torres Strait Islander knowledge systems and leadership.
The symposium, taking place on Thursday Island, brings together Torres Strait Islander researchers, clinicians, and community leaders to share research findings, return knowledge to the region, and celebrate the voices shaping health advancement in the Torres Strait.
The program will feature updates from key initiatives, including:
- Kikirriu Dan Walmai- a community-led initiative focused on Torres Strait research priorities
- The eGFR3 Study - a cohort study exploring long-term kidney health in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across northern Australia
- The National Indigenous Kidney Transplantation Taskforce - a government-funded program working to improve equity in kidney transplantation access
Presentations will be delivered by Professor Jaquelyne Hughes (Wagadagam and Panay), and Associate Professor Karla Canuto (Kulkalgal), with facilitation by Mayor Elsie Seriat OAM (Sipungurr and Kaurareg).
Together, they will share updates on Flinders-led research focused on restoring health and survival in the Torres Strait, alongside contributions from regional stakeholders and partners.
"This symposium is about returning knowledge to community, strengthening Indigenous research leadership, and advancing culturally grounded solutions to health inequities," says Professor Hughes from the College of Medicine and Public Health.
Community members, service providers, researchers, and anyone interested in improving health outcomes in the Torres Strait are invited to attend.
