The determinants of health go beyond purely biological causes, with the physical environment, social context, quality of health services and substance use having a significant impact. But how, and to what extent?

Our research seeks to meet the growing demand from policymakers and government bodies to build an evidence base in these areas affecting Aboriginal health, in order to shape the ways in which health care and related services are delivered.

We employ a wide range of researchers to facilitate an exicting array of interdisciplinary health research in areas including epidemiology, biostatistics, anthropology, sociology, medicine, nursing, law, health promotion, neuroscience, psychiatry and environmental science.

Our research takes place in four programs:

• Social and Physical Environments
  
• Health-Related Services, Systems and Policies
  
• Information Development and Capacity Building
  
• Substance Misuse and Mental Health.