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Closing the Indigenous health gap

Improving Indigenous health is a George Institute priority, in particular addressing the higher rates of chronic disease and injury. Our Indigenous health programs develop evidence and community-based solutions to help close the gap.

  • Feature Project
  • Marulu: The Lililwan Project
  • The problem of alcohol abuse in Indigenous communities has been the subject of much research, reportage and debate. But the impact and severity on its offspring, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, (FASD), remains largely unknown. Read more about a new community initiative underway in Western Australia.
This (Marulu) report is an example of those researchers reciprocating both the spirit and intent of the community by working to address the challenges of Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) in a genuine partnership - one where research is done with the community and not just about the community. Mick Gooda, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner.