Onemda: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Wellbeing

Onemda: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Wellbeing Our work is underpinned by the principles of self-determination. We work in partnership with communities and appreciate the support of Community Elders.

Onemda: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Wellbeing is an Indigenous group specialising in public health with a focus on research and teaching to improve health and wellbeing outcomes. We do rigorous, innovative research and teaching, centred on the strength and resilience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, to promote wellbeing. Our academic program is based on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values and principles, and respects the contribution and cultural background of all who work with us.

25/02/2026

Japanese team visits ISU in Melbourne

25/02/2026

Professor Marcia Langton AO has completed a speaking tour in India to speak about her writing and research.

Prof Langton appeared at the Jaipur Literature on a panel with Indian Bodo writer Rashmi Narzary and Georgina Godwin and she spoke at the Humayun’s Tomb World Heritage Site Museum in Delhi in response to the Museum of Australia’s exhibition, Songlines: Tracking the Seven Sisters.

She then delivered a lecture at the Delhi School of International Studies at Jawaharlal Nehru University, as part of its Global leaders Lecture series, in a collaboration with The Australian High Commission and her final appearance was at the Kerala Literature Festival.

Click here to read about her presentations and see a photo gallery: https://mspgh.unimelb.edu.au/centres-institutes/onemda/research-group/indigenous-studies-unit/news-and-events/prof-langton-appears-in-india

10/02/2026
Come along to watch, listen, and yarn at the screening and panel discussion of the documentary 'Genocide in the Wildflow...
04/02/2026

Come along to watch, listen, and yarn at the screening and panel discussion of the documentary 'Genocide in the Wildflower State',
1pm, Wednesday, 11 February at the Ian Potter Auditorium, Kenneth Myer Building, 30 Royal Parade.

The University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry & Health Sciences and WEHI warmly invite you to a special screening of Genocide ...

09/12/2025

Dr Kim Jones recipient of the MDHS Award for Indigenous Health and Wellbeing

02/12/2025

CATSINaM are proud to announce the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Australian College of Midwives.

This partnership reaffirms our shared commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities, and formalises our commitment to elevating the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander midwives in order to strengthen this vital workforce.

"CATSINaM are delighted to strengthen our collaboration with ACM through a shared Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander midwifery advisory group. This group of exceptional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander midwives and students will provide critical strategic advice on separate and joint CATSINaM and ACM initiatives. This alignment will help us to achieve our shared goal of supporting midwives to provide culturally safe high-quality care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and families through their pregnancy and birth journey. " - Prof Cath Chamberlain, CATSINaM Chief Midwifery Officer

Pictured L to R: ACM CEO Helen White, CATSINaM CMO Prof Cath Chamberlain, CATSINaM President Vanessa Browne, CATSINaM CEO Dr Ali Drummond.

Australian College of Midwives (ACM)

24/11/2025
10/11/2025

University of Melbourne to host an international truth-telling symposium

Onemda Yarning with Lauren French, Body Safety Australia
07/11/2025

Onemda Yarning with Lauren French, Body Safety Australia

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