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.
| 2019 CONGRESS BOARD MEETING DATES | ||
| Research Submission Deadline | Research Subcommittee Meeting | Congress Board |
| N/A | Thursday 14 February 2019* | Thursday 28 February 2019* |
| Thursday 7 March 2019 | Thursday 4 April 2019 | Wednesday 17 April 2019 |
| Thursday 9 May 2019 | Thursday 6 June 2019 | Thursday 27 June 2019 |
| Thursday 11 July 2019 | Thursday 8 August 2019 | Thursday 22 August 2019 |
| Thursday 22 July 2019 | Thursday 19 September 2019 | Thursday 10 October 2019 |
| Thursday 17 October 2019 | Thursday 14 November 2019 | Wednesday 27 November 2019 |
*no new research applications will be reviewed at this meeting
NB: Dates subject to change
| REMOTE BOARD MEETING DATES 2019 | |
| Research Submission Deadline | Board Meeting Dates |
| SANTA TERESA | |
| Tuesday 19 February 2019 | Tuesday 19 March 2019 |
| Tuesday 9 April 2019 | Tuesday 7 May 2019 |
| Tuesday 11 June 2019 | Tuesday 9 July 2019 |
| Tuesday 20 August 2019 | Tuesday 17 September 2019 |
| NTARIA / HERMANNSBURG (WAHAC) | |
| Wednesday 23 January 2019 | Wednesday 20 February 2019 |
| Wednesday 3 April 2019 | Wednesday 1 May 2019 |
| Wednesday 5 June 2019 | Wednesday 3 July 2019 |
| Wednesday 7 August 2019 | Wednesday 4 September 2019 |
| AMOONGUNA | |
| Thursday 7 February 2019 | Thursday 7 March 2019 |
| Wednesday 17 April 2019 | Wednesday 15 May 2019 |
| Wednesday 19 June 2019 | Wednesday 17 July 2019 |
| Wednesday 4 September 2019 | Wednesday 2 October 2019 |
| AREYONGA / UTJU | |
| Tuesday 26 February 2019 | Tuesday 26 March 2019 |
| Tuesday 23 April 2019 | Tuesday 21 May 2019 |
| Tuesday 2 July 2019 | Tuesday 30 July 2019 |
| Tuesday 17 September 2019 | Tuesday 15 October 2019 |
| MUTITJULU | |
| Tuesday 5 February 2019 | Tuesday 5 March 2019 |
| Monday 29 April 2019 | Monday 27 May 2019 |
| Tuesday 25 June 2019 | Tuesday 23 July 2019 |
| Tuesday 24 September 2019 | Tuesday 22 October 2019 |
NB: Dates subject to change
For more information, contact the Research Coordinator on (08) 8958 4898 or via email at research@caac.org.au