Our Work
The Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences (MDHS) is proud to host the largest number of Indigenous-focused research units and institutes across the University of Melbourne. These include a range of dedicated Institutes, Centres, and Programs working in partnership with communities to drive impactful, community-led research and health outcomes.
Our Faculty is also home to a diverse network of academic experts across a broad spectrum of disciplines. Many of these scholars have deep expertise in Indigenous health, wellbeing, policy, and Indigenous knowledge systems.
Our Units / Institutes
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Onemda
An Indigenous group specialising in public health this a focus on research and teaching aimed at improving health and wellbeing outcomes in Australia and elsewhere through partnerships, collaborations and strong ethical foundations
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Minum Barreng: Indigenous Eye Health Unit
Indigenous Eye Health undertake world-leading research developing an evidence base and policy framework and then to implement systems reform and health promotion that supported improvements in Aboriginal and Torres Straits Islander eye health in Australia
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Indigenous Health Equity Unit
A research and teaching unit at The University of Melbourne committed to partnering with and producing research for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
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Indigenous Studies Unit
Undertakes research aiming to improve outcomes in Indigenous health and wellbeing, particularly in relation to alcohol misuse and family violence, Indigenous data governance, digital archives, cultural heritage, technology and resource management.
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Wurru Wurru Health Unit
Aims to advance the health of First Nations peoples in Australia to reduce inequity and create positive change. Our teaching and research is centred on the holistic view of health of First Nations peoples to promote wellbeing, underpinned by the principles of self-determination
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Indigenous Epidemiology and Health
The Indigenous Epidemiology and Health Unit is led by Professor Sandra Eades. Their research spans key health areas across the life course—including perinatal, child, adolescent, mental, cardio-metabolic, physical disability, and brain health. Using a mix of study designs, they focus on understanding and addressing the health burden among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. Their work is strengths-based and guided by Indigenous knowledge and perspectives.
