There is various literature detailing the problems and necessary improvements in the conduct of such research in Australia and internationally (e.g., ), yet problems remain. This includes health research with Indigenous peoples, which should contribute to improved health. There is a long history of researchers using Indigenous peoples in Australia and internationally for research gain without adequate benefit for the communities within a context of historical and contemporary colonisation. They have never stopped fighting for their people, their cultures, and their self-determination in the face of colonisation. A way forward includes research that is developed, driven, and led by the community alignment with research priorities local Aboriginal involvement that is resourced and acknowledged and comprehensive knowledge translation plans embedded in projects.Īboriginal peoples in Australia are the longest continuous surviving cultures in the world. There were, however, examples of Kimberley Aboriginal-led research excellence. Most projects (60%) were not initiated within the Kimberley, with positive impact for local communities often not clear. The experiences of interviewees were congruent with quantitative data for the larger body of projects ( N = 230). Three major interview themes were questionable ‘research world’ behaviours translation of findings and impact of research and local involvement and control. The project team, including Aboriginal investigators, integrated quantitative and qualitative findings. Fifteen individuals from a range of local organisations who were involved with research during this time participated in qualitative semi-structured interviews, including 11 Aboriginal people. Quantitative data from projects submitted to the Kimberley Aboriginal Health Planning Forum Research Subcommittee were reviewed, and key characteristics were recorded and descriptively analysed. This mixed methods study investigates the characteristics and outcomes of Aboriginal health research in the Kimberley region of Western Australia from 2006–2020 to inform future research practices. Indigenous peoples have long been the subjects of research, with the burden generally outweighing the benefit.
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