Yes We Will: Implementing Indigenous-led Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander kidney health in Northern and Central Australia (2020-2025) (NHMRC 1174758).

This award from the National Health and Medical Research Council acknowledges Professor Hughes' leadership in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health in the area of kidney health. It supports the design and delivery of mixed-methods research and practice implementation in policy and advocacy. 

A prospective longitudinal, cohort study on chronic kidney progression on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Adults.

• The eGFR3 Study offers a third health assessment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults from the established eGFR cohort (2007–2011).
• Led by Professor Jaqui Hughes with a Trigovernance approach including community leaders, clinician leaders and research technical experts.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Governance Group guides and co-interprets culturally acceptable health interventions for improved health outcomes.

A service innovation project supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people starting dialysis through culturally safe, strengths-based healthcare delivery.

• Incorporated COVID-safe education, frailty-enabled physiotherapy, and a culturally safe, flexible transport service into usual dialysis care.
• Supported patients to Live Strong by strengthening health, dignity, cultural connection, and family support networks.
• Highlights the importance of service flexibility that prioritises patient needs, family-inclusive care, cultural respect, and empathetic staff. 

The National Indigenous Kidney Transplantation Taskforce (NIKTT) is a national initiative to improve kidney transplantation access for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

• Embeds Indigenous governance into policy development and health system change.
• Advocates for national, regional, and local change at all levels of health service delivery.
• Supports Indigenous Reference Groups at transplant units and consumer leadership networks.

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