The Lowitja Institute

The Lowitja Institute Australia's National Institute for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Research

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation for the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through high-impact quality research, knowledge exchange, and by supporting a new generation of researchers.

Lowitja Institute commends the South Australian Government's announcement that a statue of our Co-Patron, the late Dr Lo...
05/02/2026

Lowitja Institute commends the South Australian Government's announcement that a statue of our Co-Patron, the late Dr Lowitja O'Donoghue AC CBE DSG will be erected at the Tarntanya Wama/Elder Park walkway, on the southern side of Karrawirra Parri/River Torrens, on Kaurna Country, by mid-2026.

The statue of Dr O’Donoghue is expected to be completed towards the end of the financial year, and is being designed by acclaimed sculptor Robert Hannaford AM.

This project forms part of the government's initiative to establish six statues to memorialise prominent Aboriginal South Australians, acknowledging their extraordinary contributions to communities and the state. It has been confirmed that statues will also be erected in honour of Gladys Elphick MBE, Dr Alice Alitya Rigney AO PSM, David Unaipon, Yami Lester OAM, and Garnett Ian Wilson OAM.

Read the media release:https://www.lowitja.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/260204-MAHER-Aboriginal-Monuments.pdf

Today, 4 February, marks the second anniversary of the passing of our Co-Patron, the late Dr Lowitja O'Donoghue AC CBE D...
04/02/2026

Today, 4 February, marks the second anniversary of the passing of our Co-Patron, the late Dr Lowitja O'Donoghue AC CBE DSG. Dr O’Donoghue, a Yankunytjatjara woman and one of Australia’s most respected and prominent Aboriginal leaders, passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on Kaurna Country, Adelaide, in her home state of South Australia.

On this anniversary, we are proud to share with you the premiere of 'LOWITJA – A Life of Leadership and Legacy’ Exhibition – A Documentary.

The documentary showcases the exhibition that was held at the Kerry Packer Civic Gallery managed by The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre, University of South Australia, from 4 June to 25 July 2025. It portrayed Dr O'Donoghue's most iconic, triumphant, and heartbreaking moments from childhood, a career in health, Indigenous activism, high-profile leadership, and stellar career in Aboriginal Affairs.

Video credit: Channel 44

Watch the documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkQSWlZ4sM8

To support the Lowitja O'Donoghue Foundation in memory of Dr O'Donoghue, go to: https://www.lowitja.org.au/lowitja-foundation/donate/

Lowitja Institute has developed a survey targeted at people and organisations who have engaged with us in different ways...
29/01/2026

Lowitja Institute has developed a survey targeted at people and organisations who have engaged with us in different ways so that we can understand insights from across the sector.

The ‘Looking back to look forward: aspirations for community controlled research’ project is designed to help us understand your needs and how best to advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research.

You are invited to have your say about the priorities, experiences, and aspirations for future health and wellbeing research led by Aboriginal community controlled organisations.

Read more and take the survey: https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0y0jQ0

Join us right now for an online event exploring the impacts of racism on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children....
28/01/2026

Join us right now for an online event exploring the impacts of racism on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.

Speakers coming up:

Keynote address

Natalie Lewis, Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Commissioner

Panel – Strong Kids, Strong Communities: grassroots action against racism

Eddie Betts, Founder, Eddie Betts Foundation
Adam Briggs, Chair, Adam Briggs Foundation
Apryl Day, Founding Executive Officer, Dhadjowa Foundation
Aunty Elaine Magias, Kaurna Elder

Register: https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0xY_K0

Lowitja Institute staff attended 26 January events around the country, marking the strength, resilience and resistance o...
27/01/2026

Lowitja Institute staff attended 26 January events around the country, marking the strength, resilience and resistance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

A reminder to join us next Thursday 29 January for an online event that will focus on how racism impacts on the health a...
23/01/2026

A reminder to join us next Thursday 29 January for an online event that will focus on how racism impacts on the health and wellbeing of our children and what’s needed to protect their futures, highlighting how Aboriginal-led and community-driven solutions can address racism and strengthen communities.

Register now: https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0xp-l0

Recognising that racism is a fundamental cause of health inequities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, ...
22/01/2026

Recognising that racism is a fundamental cause of health inequities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, Lowitja Institute's new position paper seeks to identify current national health policies and frameworks that address racism and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children’s health, highlight any gaps in these policies, and provide calls to action to address these gaps and to do more to protect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.

The paper includes eight calls for targeted policy interventions to protect the health and wellbeing of our future generations.

Read the paper: https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0xfRQ0

26 January is . We encourage people to acknowledge both our white colonial history and the enduring legacy of Aborigin...
20/01/2026

26 January is .

We encourage people to acknowledge both our white colonial history and the enduring legacy of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

26 January marks the strength, resilience and resistance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and our culture, language and traditions – 65,000 years alive and strong.

ANTAR has compiled a list of 26 January events happening around the country: https://antar.org.au/issues/survival-day/events-listing/

Join us for an important online event exploring how racism impacts the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Str...
16/01/2026

Join us for an important online event exploring how racism impacts the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, and what’s needed to protect their futures.

Held after 26 January, this webinar creates space to reflect, stand in solidarity, and challenge the racism that continues to harm our children and communities. Hear from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders, researchers and community advocates sharing lived experience and Aboriginal-led solutions.

Register now: https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0wh_90

26 January is . The significance of the date is often misunderstood. In declaring a Day of Mourning on 26 January 1938...
15/01/2026

26 January is . The significance of the date is often misunderstood.

In declaring a Day of Mourning on 26 January 1938, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people gathered on Gadigal Country to continue a long-standing movement for rights, dignity and self-determination that had begun 150 years earlier.

It was only as recent as 1994 that the Australian government declared 26 January as a national public holiday.

Sign the Change the Date petition: https://www.change.org/p/create-an-australian-long-weekend-move-the-public-holiday-from-jan-26?source_location=topics_page&pt=AVBldGl0aW9uAMH8Qh0AAAAAaWQq6Z8BNbhhMzczMmVkMg%3D%3D

Correction: Slide #7 should state 'Federal Government'. John Howard replaced Paul Keating as PM in 1996.

To find out about Lowitja Institute's activities and achievements during the 2024–25 financial year, read the 2025 Annua...
04/01/2026

To find out about Lowitja Institute's activities and achievements during the 2024–25 financial year, read the 2025 Annual Report: https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0sDy40

'This report’s graphs and tables show more than just numbers – many represent powerful examples of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander self-determination and excellence.

'Thank you for working with us, walking with us or taking an interest in the Institute’s impact in advancing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing.'

- Paul Stewart, Lowitja Institute CEO

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