A Model of Care Framework for Indigenous Men in Townsville (TIMA project )
Role
Co Investigator
Description
Indigenous men face significant health disparities compared to non-Indigenous Australians, with a life expectancy gap of 8.6 years and higher rates of chronic disease, mental health issues, and social challenges (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 2023). These disparities are compounded by historical trauma, ongoing impacts of colonisation, and barriers to accessing culturally safe services and supports (Dudgeon et al., 2014; Markwick et al., 2019). Existing research demonstrates that models of care developed with Indigenous leadership and cultural groundedness show significantly better engagement and outcomes (Harfield et al., 2018; Gibson et al., 2020). The project will engage with the Townsville Indigenous men community which includes Indigenous elders, individuals, men’s groups and associations, Indigenous organisations and services who support Indigenous men in accordance.
Date
01 Jul 2025 - 31 Jan 2026
Project Type
N/A
Keywords
Indigenous men;Model of care framework;services;relationships
Funding Body
Townsville Indigenous Men's Alliance (TIMA)
Amount
15000
Project Team
Wili Suluma