Australian Eating Disorders Research and Translation Centre Research Hub

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Ethics considerations
Building relationships
Developing the research idea
Designing the study and seeking agreement
Data collection
Analyse the data and make sense of the findings
Report Writing
Sharing and translating results into action
Learning from experience

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TOGETHER

Food/body disconnection (eating disorder) doesn’t discriminate. You might be a saltwater or freshwater person. You might be from the city, the Islands or from the desert. This disconnection can affect anybody.

But TOGETHER with the right tools, the right people and understanding the underlying issues. Together we can build strength, wellbeing and confidence.

It’s about honouring First Nations ways of knowing, being, and doing. This is what research and evaluation look like for First Nations people. It represents wisdom gathered in one place, knowledge sharing and living well.

Research has not always been good for First Nations peoples. This story is about collective wisdom and cultural governance, shared with non-Indigenous people.

Researcher's Tasks

  • Seek consent from participants, with appropriate reference to detailed information sheet
  • Train Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in data collection if appropriate
  • Work ethically with participants to collect data
  • Comply with relevant privacy legislation

Community/organisational involvement

  • Research participants ask any questions relating to the information sheet and research proposal and sign individual consent forms
  • Community and organisational participation
  • Regular meetings with researchers to discuss and review progress
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Australian Research Data Commons: Indigenous data

Australian Research Data Commons

A series of resources on data sovereignty, data collection with Indigenous communities, and considerations of cultural and intellectual property

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Torres Strait Regional Authority Cultural Protocols Guide

Torres Strait Regional Authority

This guide outlines the cultural protocols necessary for working with Torres Strait Islander communities, emphasizing respect and understanding of local customs.

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National Best Practice Guidelines for Data Linkage

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare

These guidelines provide best practices for linking Indigenous data, ensuring ethical and respectful data management while considering privacy and cultural sensitivities.