Innovative project provides breastfeeding support to First Nations women

A ground-breaking project developed in partnership between the Sax Institute, two NSW Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHSs) and leading researchers will focus on boosting rates of breastfeeding among First Nations women and improving the health and wellbeing of many mothers and their babies. Funded by the Australian Government’s Medical Research Future Fund, the project … Read more

High levels of food insecurity in NSW Aboriginal communities

Food insecurity in NSW Aboriginal communities is a far greater issue than previously realised, say the authors of a new report from the Sax Institute. Commissioned by Aboriginal Affairs NSW, the report presents the first quantitative data on the prevalence and severity of food insecurity among Aboriginal households in NSW. It is the result of … Read more

Be a Voice for Generations: National Reconciliation Week

National Reconciliation Week 2023 logo

National Reconciliation Week – which runs from 27th May to 3rd June – is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories and cultures, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. Its bookend dates commemorate two milestones in the journey towards reconciliation: the successful referendum … Read more

Collaborative $1.5m Aboriginal-led project to support healthy ageing

Sandra Bailey

A ground-breaking $1.5m project developed in partnership between the Sax Institute and three NSW Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHSs) will support Aboriginal people in living longer and healthier lives. Working in partnership with Aboriginal communities, the project will evaluate and enhance prevention programs that, in contrast to many current initiatives, are centred around Aboriginal … Read more

NAIDOC Week 2022

Closeup of Aboriginal flag in Port Douglas, Australia. stock photo

The Sax Institute is proud to join the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community in celebrating NAIDOC Week 2022, and expresses solidarity with its aim to achieve a just and healthy future for all Aboriginal people. The theme for this year’s NAIDOC Week, which runs from Sunday 3 July to Sunday 10 July, is ‘Get … Read more

Aboriginal families strongly impacted by food insecurity, study finds

Empty grocery store shelves

A new study has found Aboriginal families in urban and regional New South Wales regularly experience food insecurity and has identified five key contributing factors that need to be addressed. The research – led by Aboriginal Doctoral researcher Simone Sherriff and senior researcher Sumithra Muthayya from the Sax Institute – is based on collaborative work … Read more

Resource Podcast

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