title: Development of guidelines for non-indigenous people undertaking research among the indigenous population of north-east Victoria.
abstract: The Department of Rural Health, University of Melbourne, has developed a framework for conducting research in partnership with Indigenous communities. The framework addresses past inappropriate research practices, incorporates cultural understandings, and outlines culturally appropriate protocols. The four parts of the framework are a committee to initiate, direct and oversee all research projects; a Koorie Team to guide research; a set of research guidelines; and a policy for the department. The framework has been used to develop strong relations with Koorie communities and conduct various health projects.
authors.affiliation: Koorie Health Project, Department of Rural Health, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC.
authors.forename: Rick
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Henderson
authors.forename: David S
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Simmons
authors.forename: Lisa
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Bourke
authors.forename: Janice
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Muir
mesh_terms: D026690:Ethics, Clinical; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006303:Health Services, Indigenous; D006801:Humans; D012106:Research / Q000592:standards*; D014739:Victoria; D000095283:Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples