Research Division

The Larrakia Nation has an established Research Division. Through this Division, we have explored a range of issues that impact on Larrakia people, country and on visitors on country. The focus of much of our work has been on Indigenous affairs and homelessness.  Our team also undertakes evaluative research of our own and other organisations’ programs and services. Our research program underpins our committment to evidence-based best practice and fosters continuous quality improvement.

We have managed many research projects in a timely manner and to a high academic standard.  We have presented our work locally, nationally and internationally.  Our team also collaborates and partners with other organisations and educational institutions to undertake research, such as Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education, Charles Darwin University, Flinders University, Menzies School of Health Research, Sydney University and the University of Western Sydney. 
 
In addition to research, our team has been recruited to work on a range of consultancy projects in Darwin and across the Northern Territory.  Drawing on our depth and breadth of skills, we have demonstrated particular strengths in conducting rigorous community engagement processes on a range of issues.  Our ability to make complex and often alien ideas more accessible to community members has been critical to our success in delivering solid outcomes for our clients. 
  
Researchers from other institutions or agencies
The Larrakia Nation's Board of Directors is empowered to make decisions concerning research:
  • on Larrakia country;
  • with Larrakia people;
  • involving Larrakia Nation business, staff or programs; or
  • related to visitors on Larrakia country. 
While many researchers contact the Larrakia Nation because their research proposal has direct or obvious implications for the Larrakia, an increasing number of researchers are submitting applications out of respect to the Larrakia as the cultural authority on country. 
 
For more information, please contact the Larrakia Nation office
on 08 8948 3733.