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Outstanding health research leadership recognised supplied by The Lowitja Institute 29 November 2015
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he Lowitja Institute has announced the winner of its inaugural Research Leadership Award, recognising Professor Sandra Eades as an outstanding leader in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health research. Professor Eades is the Domain Head of Aboriginal Health and Disadvantaged Communities at Baker IDIHeart & Diabetes Institute. The annual award is made in partnership with the Cranlana Programme, a not-for-profit ethics organisation, and consists of a fully funded position in their Executive Colloquium, a unique development course for senior leaders from across the public, private and community sectors. The programme aims to develop complex decisionmaking and leadership capabilities through an intensive week-long examination of the foundational ideas that underpin contemporary society. A Noongar woman from Mount Barker, WA, Professor Eades worked as a GP before starting her career in health research; she is the first Aboriginal medical doctor to be awarded a PhD. Professor Eades’ research focuses on major community and research priorities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, including maternal and child health, smoking in pregnancy, intergenerational health, and chronic disease. Professor Eades has a long history
of encouraging, supporting and training of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander researchers. Professor Eades said, “It is a great honor for me and I am sincerely grateful for this inaugural Lowitja Institute Research Leadership Award. I am delighted to receive the award and the opportunity to participate in the Cranlana Programme in 2016.” Lowitja Institute CEO, Mr Romlie Mokak said, “Leadership by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will ensure that health research addresses the right questions and produces the evidence needed for effective
policies and programs. The Lowitja Institute is committed to the growth of this leadership.” Chief Executive Officer of the Cranlana Programme, Ms Kate Latimer, welcomed the announcement, “Given the programme revolves around conversations on how society should best function and the ethical responsibilities of leadership, having a diversity of experiences and perspectives in the room is critical,” Ms Latimer said. “We are extremely proud to partner with the Lowitja Institute on this award and are looking forward to welcoming Professor Eades to Cranlana.”
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