Our students, staff and research fellows study various areas of Indigenous education, health and community management which focus on developing practical solutions to contemporary issues faced by Aboriginal Australians. In addition to this, many faculties across Curtin are producing research into areas such as Indigenous health, sustainability, tourism and business.

If you’re interested in the below disciplines, we encourage you to start your research journey at the Centre for Aboriginal Studies:

  • Income, employment and economic resources
  • Law, social justice and community development
  • Education, learning and skills
  • Health and wellbeing
  • Language, arts and history
  • Culture, heritage and environment
  • Sports and recreation

Learn about Healing Country Research


Higher degrees by research

We offer a range of research degrees designed to enhance knowledge of Indigenous cultures and develop practical outcomes.

Our research degrees

Research activities and achievements

Our research involves identifying and investigating a range of health, culture, education and community topics and issues.

Our research activities