This thesis by published work answers the research question “What attributes of the
population health interventions described are effective in improving health outcomes of …

The genesis of this issue of the Australian Journal of Primary Health occurred in October
2013, at the inaugural Onemda VicHealth Koori Health Unit, s writers retreat at the Mount …

Background Indigenous populations globally are continually striving for better health and
wellbeing due to experiencing significant health and social inequities. The social …

In Australia, there continues to be large gaps in health outcomes between the most
vulnerable in our population and those with the available resources eg income, education …

There has been insufficient research involving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
living in urban areas to inform strategies required to improve inequitable health outcomes …

Just over 25 million people live in Australia. One in 30, or 3.3 per cent, identify as Aboriginal
people or Torres Strait Islanders. While life expectancy in Australia has improved …

In the Australian context, the social determinants of health (SDH) are estimated to contribute
up to 31% of the overall burden of disease experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait …

Evidence-based policy making in health is of great importance when addressing issues of
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health inequalities. I explore the role of evidence in …

Closing the Gap is the overarching national strategy to overcome the persistent
disadvantage faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. The policy has six …

Ann Larson is a demographer and public health researcher. She combines the practical
insights from two decades of living and working in rural Australia and Asia with strong …