Warwick Padgham
How do health justice programs in Indigenous community-controlled health organisations give effect to Indigenous self-determination?
Abstract
Health justice partnerships (HJPs) integrate legal services into various service delivery organisations, including community health services, women’s refuge centres and schools. They can break down silos and address the intersection of health and justice issues affecting marginalised populations. Recognising access to justice as a determinant of health, the synergy between law and health equity is emphasised. Indigenous community-controlled health organisations embracing this holistic approach and view justice services as integral to healthcare provision. This research aims to explore the success of HJPs in Indigenous community organisations, examining their role in realising aspirations of self-determination and translating global Indigenous rights frameworks into tangible outcomes at the community level.
Supervisors
- Professor Cathy Vaughan (primary)
- Associate Professor Shawana Andrews (co-supervisor)
School
Nossal Institute for Global Health, School of Population and Global Health