Researchers: Prof David Preen, Asst/Prof Diane Arnold-Reed (University of WA); A/Prof Stuart Kinner, Prof Robert Power(Burnet Institute); Prof Nick Lennox (The University of Queensland); Prof Tony Butler (The Kirby Institute, University of NSW); Ms Coralie Ober, Dr Robert Ware (University of Queensland)
Funding: NHMRC
Project summary: This study will focus on health outcomes and health service utilisation among adult ex-prisoners in two states Queensland (QLD) & Western Australia (WA) that hold 44% of Australia’s Indigenous prisoners. Using a combination of quantitative and qualitative interviews, review of health records and prospective record linkage, we will identify the key health needs of this highly marginalised group and recommend targets for public health intervention and policy reform to reduce the burden of disease and improve physical health, mental health and criminal justice outcomes.
Progress: Did not comence in the Kimberley