Indigenous Wellbeing
This theme encompasses a range of research topics that have implications for how policy and practice can be formulated to promote the aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, along with critical assessment of existing policies against that goal. Two foci have been the link between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural identity and engagement, wellbeing and other socio-economic outcomes; and empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in ways consistent with their cultural aspirations, such as through improved Native Title management and culturally aligned enterprise development. A further objective is to promote the involvement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people themselves in the research, with an initial step being the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding for research collaboration with Fitzroy Valley Futures.
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Pharmacogenetics-guided antidepressant decision-making and personalised treatment
Inquiry into the long-term governance, resourcing and objectives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander housing support
Evaluating literacy and numeracy progressions in custody and desistance from crime
WA Women’s Report Card 2022
Monitoring and evaluation of the Perth central business district accommodation for rough sleepers (Boorloo Bidee Mia)
Indigenous Employment Index
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This research was funded by a grant awarded under the Western Australian Office of Crime Statistics and Research (WACSAR) Criminal Justice Research Grant Program, administered by the WA Department of Justice (the Department). This study investigates the impact of prisoners’... Read article
This research was funded by a grant awarded under the Western Australian Office of Crime Statistics and Research (WACSAR) Criminal Justice Research Grant Program, administered by the WA Department of Justice (the Department). This study investigates the impact of prisoners’... Read article
Description Footprints in Time, or the Longitudinal Study of Indigenous Children, has tracked a large sample of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families from early childhood through to their teenage years. The survey provides an invaluable source... Read article
Description From 2008, the Longitudinal Study of Indigenous Children (LSIC) has been following a cohort of Indigenous children, interviewing their families each year as they grow up. The initial sample comprised of 1,671 children from two age groups: from 6... Read article
From 2008, the Longitudinal Study of Indigenous Children (LSIC) has been following a cohort of Indigenous children, interviewing their families each year as they grow up. The initial sample comprised of 1,671 children from two age groups: from 6 months... Read article
From 2008, the Longitudinal Study of Indigenous Children (LSIC) has been following a cohort of Indigenous children, interviewing their families each year as they grow up. The initial sample comprised of 1,671 children from two age groups: f rom 6... Read article
The Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre team acknowledges the Wadjuk Nyungar people as the traditional owners of the land on which the Centre is situated.