NCIS RESEARCH PRIORITIES
The National
Centre for Indigenous Studies prioritises research centred on:
- Indigenous engagement
- Good Indigenous governance
and policy
- Issues of importance to
Indigenous peoples globally
- International human rights
and social justice
- Education on Indigenous
issues
These priorities coincide with
those of the national research priorities nominated by the Australian
Research Council in the following areas:
An Environmentally Sustainable Australia
- Issues
of Indigenous Governance include:
- Environmentally Sustainable
Australia
- Efficient and sustainable water use
- Significant land degradation issues such as salinity,
protection of soil and groundwater resources
Promoting good health
and wellbeing for all Australians - Law, rights
and social justice issues include:
- Healthy start to life
- Ageing well, ageing productively
- Preventative healthcare
- Strengthening Australia's social and economic fabric
Safeguarding Australia
- International Indigenous issues include:
- Understanding
our region and the world
- Enhancing Australia's capacity to interpret and engage
internationally via better understandings of language, society,
politics and culture
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