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Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Targeted research to support healthy ageing

Action description: 

Six research grants into Healthy Ageing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Five research grants into Dementia in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Both sets of grants were provided through NHMRC Targeted Calls for Research grant opportunities.

Priority reform: 
Priority Reform Two
Outcome: 
Outcome 01
Status: 
Existing
Is this Indigenous specific?: 
Yes
Indicators: 
Potential avoidable mortality rates
Responsible Ministers: 
Minister for Health and Aged Care
Resourcing: 
$6.0 million Healthy Ageing grants and $14 million Dementia grants
Delivery timeframe: 
Dementia grants 2023
Agency: 
Department of Health and Aged Care