Research
All First 1000 Days Australia research programs are premised on culture being the main protective factor in ensuring the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families. Our research will generate evidence that is both informed by, and culturally appropriate to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who will be co-creators in the processes of engagement, implementation, evaluation and knowledge exchange.
Using an ecological framework to address the social and cultural determinants of health and wellbeing, First 1000 Days Australia research focuses on the following areas.