Australia is well placed to make a significant contribution to further developing our understanding of ocular health, the optical system and technology that will provide superior vision for billions around the world needing vision correction.

Chronic disease research is providing a realistic picture of what is needed to close the gap between health of Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.
University of Queensland researcher Professor Wendy Hoy, has studied Indigenous health for 16 years and her work was recognised by a NHMRC Australian Fellowship in 2008.  Her research has helped build our knowledge [...]

The George Institute for International Health conducts vital medical research focused on the fight against chronic disease and injury, which are the leading causes of death and disability in the world today. Through high-quality, large-scale research programs, the Institute provides vital evidence to guide crucial health decisions both within Australia and across the world.

The focus of Curtin’s Centre for International Health is public health in the developing world and working with vulnerable or marginalised population groups. Disturbingly, given Australia’s first-world status, Aboriginal health is in the ‘developing world’ category.

Driven by a longstanding commitment to values such as social justice, much of Griffith University’s research agenda focuses on the challenges of chronic diseases and equity in health outcomes.