Dr Lowitja O’Donoghue AC CBE DSG
Research & Funding
We support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations across Australia to lead research projects that strengthen the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Members Community
Our vibrant and engaged members community welcomes individuals and organisations to help us work towards realising Dr Lowitja O’Donoghue’s vision.
Lowitja O'Donoghue Foundation
Support the foundation that honours our Patron, Dr Lowitja O’Donoghue AC CBE DSG.
About usHealth research by community, for community
We are Australia’s only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community controlled health research institute, named in honour of our patron, Dr Lowitja O’Donoghue AC CBE DSG. We deliver high-impact quality research, knowledge exchange, and by supporting a new generation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health researchers.
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GLOWS National Gathering Grant and GLOWS Scholarships streams – applications open
Find out more and applyWhat we do Lowitja Institute works to influence policies, programs and practices that make a positive difference
Policy & Advocacy
Our policy priorities include climate and health, nation building, cultural determinants of health, knowledge translation, and genomics.
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Our research opportunities and scholarship programs lead to innovative and impactful community-led research that benefits health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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Lowitja Consulting delivers tailored fee-for-service advice and assistance that contributes to Lowitja Institute’s vision.
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Lowitja Learning is a space to learn, connect, collaborate and grow capability in health research for the benefit of our community.
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Supporting research on HIV and viral hepatitis: apply now for GLOWS National Gathering Grant and GLOWS Scholarship streams
Applications are now open for Round 1 of the GLOWS National Gathering Grant and GLOWS Scholarship streams. The Guiding Local Opportunities for Wellbeing (GLOWS) Grant Program 2024–26 offers scholarships and research grants to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, community organisations and their partners for work relating to HIV and…
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Lowitja Institute research commissioning aims to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations to transform their ideas into aspirations that meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and improve health and wellbeing outcomes within a generation.
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We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land across Australia and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this website may contain images, voices and names of deceased persons.