We are proud to present Genomic Partnerships: Guidelines for genomic research with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Queensland.

Our team would like to thank everyone involved, in particular, community, expert stakeholders, and our partners who contributed generously to the discussions that informed the development of this document. Thanks to our funding partners, Queensland Genomics and QIMR Berghofer who provided support and help at every step of the journey.

The Genomic Partnerships document is an important step in a much larger movement that is empowering both the research and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to enter into discussion about genomic research. This is the first guideline of its kind, serving to provide practical advice to researchers about the importance of partnering with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to propose, develop and deliver genomics research in Queensland.

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If you want a printed copy to be delivered please email: Genetiqs@qimrberghofer.edu.au

For details on the project and its development, please see below.

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Our project team is guided by a group of 12 Project Steering Committee (PSC) members comprised of leading investigators, academics, policy, clinicians and researchers who are well regarded for their work in the Indigenous health sector.  The following PSC members regularly meet with our team to guide us in the process of developing this guideline.

• QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, Mr Gregory Pratt, Manager for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Research
• Queensland Genomic Health Alliance, Dr Nicola Waddell, Head of Medical Genomics at QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute
• James Cook University, Dr Felecia Watkin Lui, Director of Research Education, Indigenous Education & Research Centre;
• University of Queensland, Dr Maree Toombs, Director of Indigenous Health;
• Central Queensland University, Professor Roxanne Bainbridge, Director Centre for Indigenous Health Equity Research;
• Deakin University, Professor Emma Kowal; ARC Future Fellow, Alfred Deakin Institute;
• University of Southern Queensland, Ms Raelene Ward, Senior Lecturer, School of Nursing and Midwifery;
• Central Queensland University, Professor Adrian Miller, Pro Vice-Chancellor of Indigenous Engagement and BHP Chair of Indigenous Engagement;
• Department of Health, Queensland, Dr Daniel Williamson, Manager, Performance and Accountability Team, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Branch;
• Queensland Aboriginal & Islander Health Council (QAIHC), Ms Angela Young, General Manager, Policy;
• Department of Health, Northern Territory, Dr Sean Taylor, Executive Director Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner, Top End Health Service;
• Apunipima Cape York Council, Mr Paul Stephenson, Chief Executive Officer