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Research Biography

Tamara Mackean is a Waljen woman, Public Health Medicine Physician and Fellow of the Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine. Associate Professor Mackean holds a conjoint appointment with the FHMRI and the George Institute for Global Health, and leads a body of research in Health Equity and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Wellbeing. Associate Professor Mackean’s research interests span health policy, social and mental health, health systems and Indigenous health. 

Associate Professor Mackean’s keen interest to positively influence the health and well-being of all Australians extends to supervising higher research degree students working in the field of Public Health. Associate Professor Mackean provides leadership and mentorship to both Indigenous and non-Indigenous researchers and students within the College of Medicine and Public Health as well as within the broader University. 

Research Interests

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health 

First Nations Health 

Public Health in Australia 

Social Determinants of Health 

Social Determinants of Indigenous Health 

Community and stakeholder engagement and translating research into practice 

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 1 - No Poverty
  • SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 4 - Quality Education
  • SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
  • SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
  • SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • SDG 13 - Climate Action
  • SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Supervision

  • Registered

Research Areas

  • Public health

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