Research
Congress’ research service endeavours to meet the strategic imperatives of; accountability for outcomes, quality improvement of services and programs and listening to the people it serves.
Congress partners with research institutions to conduct research in core business areas of:
- Medical Care: This research relates to the diagnosis and treatment for management and prevention of Aboriginal illness and disease;
- Social and Preventative Care Programs: This research examines links between family and social environments for prevention of illness and disease; and
- Actions on Social Determinants: This research examines the impact of housing, education, employment and access to justice and empowerment on Aboriginal health.
Congress research partnerships:
- Conduct collaborative world class research that translates to development of a comprehensive evidence base to guide effective practice and policy;
- Develop sustainable research capacity in health and medical research especially within the Aboriginal community controlled primary health care sector;
- Promote best practice approaches to clinical service delivery and public health;
- Promote engagement of Aboriginal people in research, health and healthcare; and
- Adhere to standards of the Central Australian Human Research Ethics Committee.
To view a copy of Congress' Research Register including current, past and approved research projects click here.
To prepare and submit an application for research with Congress, download and complete a Congress Research Application here.
All Congress Board approved research projects must submit a six-monthly progress report and a final report, please download the form here.
Submissions and enquiries should be sent to research@caac.org.au four (4) weeks prior to the Research Subcommittee Meeting.
| 2017 CONGRESS BOARD MEETING DATES | ||
| Research Submission Deadline | Research Subcommittee Meeting | Congress Board |
| Monday 23 February | Monday 13 March | Thurs 13 April |
| Monday 1 May | Monday 29 May | Thurs 15 June |
| Monday 26 June | Monday 24 July | Thurs 10 August |
| Monday 21 August | Monday 18 September | Thurs 5 October |
| Monday 16 October | Monday 13 November | Wed 29 November |
NB: Dates subject to change
| 2017 MEETING DATES FOR REMOTE BOARDS | |
| Research Submission Deadline | Board Meeting |
| SANTA TERESA | |
| Thursday 23 March | Thursday 20 April |
| Tuesday 23 May | Tuesday 20 June |
| Tuesday 4 July | Tuesday 1 August |
| Wednesday 13 September | Wednesday 11 October |
| NTARIA | |
| Wednesday 1 February | Wednesday 1 March |
| Tuesday 25 April | Tuesday 23 May |
| Tuesday 25 July | Tuesday 22 August |
| Tuesday 2 September | Tuesday 3 October |
| AMOONGUNA | |
| Tuesday 7 February | Tuesday 7 March |
| Tuesday 4 April | Tuesday 2 May |
| Tuesday 18 July | Tuesday 15 August |
| Tuesday 19 September | Tuesday 17 October |
| AREYONGA | |
| Tuesday 14 February | Tuesday 14 March |
| Tuesday 11 April | Tuesday 9 May |
| Tuesday 13 June | Tuesday 11 July |
| Wednesday 20 September | Wednesday 18 October |
| MUTITJULU | |
| Thursday 23 February | Thursday 23 March |
| Wednesday 31 May | Wednesday 28 June |
| Wednesday 2 August | Wednesday 30 August |
| Tuesday 26 September | Tuesday 24 October |
NB: Dates subject to change
For more information, contact the Research Coordinator on (08) 8958 4898 or via email at research@caac.org.au