Research

Research at Danila Dilba

Danila Dilba recognises that research plays an important role in achieving evidence-based improvement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, health service delivery, and health outcomes. DDHS is committed to improving Indigenous health outcomes through internally driven research, as well as through partnering with external institutions across Australia to conduct research that aligns with DDHS Strategic Priorities.

DDHS Vision

A society in which the Biluru people of the Yilli Rreung region experience health, wellbeing and quality of life outcomes that are equal to, or greater than that of non-Indigenous Australians.

To achieve this, we have adopted a ‘whole of life’ approach to the health of our clients, taking into account the social determinants which drive inequities in health outcomes.

DDHS is committed to research that:

  • Is initiated, controlled, or directed by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people or has strong Aboriginal participation and leadership.
  • Provides maximum benefit to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Greater Darwin region.
  • Is within our organisational capacity without compromising on our service delivery.
  • Provides opportunity for capacity building and has a strong focus on enhancing skills of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workers.
  • Is reflective of the core values that underpin DDHS services and research activities are:
    • Respect
    • Trust, honesty and integrity
    • Fairness, transparency and accountability
    • High professional standards, ethics and quality

DDHS commits to ensuring all research is in line with:

DDHS Research Committee Meeting Dates

DDHS Research Committee Date Submission Required By
18 August 2026 7 August 2026
20 October 2026 9 October 2026
15 December 2026 4 December 2026

Partner With Us

To apply to develop or conduct research with DDHS, complete the DDHS Research Proposal Pro-forma and include a brief letter of introduction to research@ddhs.org.au.

To discuss an initial research concept or proposal, please contact our Research Coordinator at research@ddhs.org.au

To apply, please complete the DDHS Research Proposal Pro-Forma

Research applications will be considered against the DDHS Strategic Priorities, Research Policy and Research Assessment Criteria Guidelines.

View the DDHS Research Project Review Pathway

Our research governance pathway is outlined in the DDHS Research Review Pathway.

Applicants will be notified by the DDHS Research Coordinator within one month of the final review date.

All DDHS-approved research projects are required to submit six-monthly progress reports throughout the project.

You can submit your progress report via the DDHS Research Project Progress or Final Report Form.

Research outputs, publications and reports from the research partnership should be submitted to the Research Coordinator at research@ddhs.org.au for review prior to submission, where appropriate, and once published.

The following documents and policies guide all research at Danila Dilba:

 

To find out more about DDHS Research, please click below:

For further information, please contact research@ddhs.org.au.