Gaawaadhi Gadudha Research Collaborative in cultural health
Our culturally governed research gathers evidence on how cultural practices and time on Country can improve the health and wellbeing of Indigenous people in Australia.
About us
Our research aims to show that culture practised on Country improves Indigenous peoples’ physical health and social, emotional and spiritual wellbeing.
Relationships with culture and Country have always shaped the physical, mental and spiritual health of Indigenous people. Yet, ongoing colonisation and racism continue to create inequitable health outcomes.
Gaawaadhi Gadudha translates to ‘from freshwater to saltwater’. It represents the collaboration between Yuwaalaraay, Gamilaraay (freshwater) and Yuin-Djirringanj (saltwater) traditional Cultural Knowledge Holders.
Our research aims to gather evidence to show that culture acts as a protective factor for health among Indigenous people.
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Co-designing and trialing a cultural health program 2023-2027
Funded by the Medical Research Future Fund (MRF2025330)
Exploring how cultural camps support health and wellbeing 2021-2024
Funded by the Medical Research Future Fund (MRF2009522)
- Dr Aryati Yashadhana
- Ted Fields
- Michelle Fields
- Warren Foster
- Associate Professor Brett Biles
- Dr Brooke Brady
- Professor Evelyne de Leeuw
- Dr Jonathan (Yotti) Kingsley
- Nellie Pollard-Wharton
- Associate Professor Miri (Margaret) Raven
- Dr Craig Sinclair
- Professor Steph Topp
- Professor Anthony Zwi