Overview
Background
Professor James Ward is a Pitjantjatjara and Narungga man, and a national leader in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research. He is currently the Director of the Poche Centre for Indigenous Health at the University of Queensland. As such he leads a research program focused on urban Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and an infectious diseases research program and associated issues. Having held various roles in Aboriginal public health policy for both government and non-government organisations, in 2007 he was appointed as the Inaugural Program Head of the Aboriginal Program at the Kirby Institute, University of New South Wales. In 2012 he moved to Alice Springs to become Deputy Director of the Baker Institutes' Aboriginal Health Program, after which he joined the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute. James has been awarded funding applications totalling $23M since 2013; including $7.14M as CIA on NHMRC funded grants and has authored 160 publications. He has led national research projects on health services research http://cre-ash.org.au/participating-sites/clinical-hubs/; in health promotion www.youngdeadlyfree.org.au; and methamphetamines https://wecandothis.com.au/ to name a few.
His work has influenced policy and practice significantly contributing to national guidelines, policy and practice. During 2020 he has contributed to the national COVID—19 response nationally through membership of the Communicable Diseases Network of Australia and the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander COVID-19 Taskforce.
Availability
- Professor James Ward is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of New South Wales
Works
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2024
Journal Article
Patient and healthcare provider perceptions of acceptability of fingerstick point-of-care hepatitis C testing at Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services in Australia
Lafferty, L., Beadman, M., Ward, J., Flynn, E., Hosseini-Hooshyar, S., Martinello, M. and Treloar, C. (2024). Patient and healthcare provider perceptions of acceptability of fingerstick point-of-care hepatitis C testing at Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services in Australia. International Journal of Drug Policy, 125 104335, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.drugpo.2024.104335
2024
Journal Article
Research needed on urban Indigenous health inequalities
Mamun, Abdullah A., Kanmiki, Edmund Wedam, Leske, Stuart, Stajic, Janet and Ward, James (2024). Research needed on urban Indigenous health inequalities. Bulletin of the World Health Organization, 102 (2), 146-148. doi: 10.2471/BLT.23.290868
2024
Journal Article
Measuring progress toward the Closing the Gap healthy birthweight target for Indigenous babies: an analysis of Queensland perinatal data, 2011–2020
Huda, M. Mamun, Ward, James and Mamun, Abdullah Al (2024). Measuring progress toward the Closing the Gap healthy birthweight target for Indigenous babies: an analysis of Queensland perinatal data, 2011–2020. Medical Journal of Australia, 221 (5), 277-278. doi: 10.5694/mja2.52408
2024
Conference Publication
Clinical effectiveness, sustainability and quality of a large, decentralised molecular point-of-care testing network for STIs in regional and remote primary care clinics in Australia
Causer, Louise M., Anderson, David, Andrewartha, Kelly, Armstrong, Paul, Atkinson, David, Badman, Steven, Bastian, Lisa, Carroll, Catherine, Donovan, Basil, Fairley, Christopher, Gunathilake, Manoji, Guy, Rebecca, Hengel, Belinda, Kaldor, John, Leonard, Jessica, Maher, Lisa, Mak, Donna, Moore, Liz, O'Connor, Sean, Persing, David, Rees, Tom, Regan, David, Saha, Amit, Shephard, Mark, Smith, Kirsty, Speers, David, Tangey, Annie, Walshe, Veronica, Wand, Handan ... White, Caitlyn (2024). Clinical effectiveness, sustainability and quality of a large, decentralised molecular point-of-care testing network for STIs in regional and remote primary care clinics in Australia. Annual Meeting of the Infectious-Diseases-Society-for-Obstetrics-and-Gynecology (IDSOG), Boston Ma, Aug 04-06, 2022. PHILADELPHIA: LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS.
2023
Journal Article
Responding to COVID‐19: How group model building can assist the health and well‐being of urban Indigenous communities in Australia
Fredericks, Bronwyn, Bradfield, Abraham, McAvoy, Sue, Ward, James, Spierings, Shea, Combo, Troy and Toth‐Peter, Agnes (2023). Responding to COVID‐19: How group model building can assist the health and well‐being of urban Indigenous communities in Australia. Australian Journal of Social Issues, 59 (2), 462-486. doi: 10.1002/ajs4.303
2023
Journal Article
Trajectories of otitis media and association with health determinants among Indigenous children in Australia: the Longitudinal Study of Indigenous Children
Oguoma, V.M., Mathew, S., Begum, T., Dyson, E., Ward, J., Leach, A.J. and Barzi, F. (2023). Trajectories of otitis media and association with health determinants among Indigenous children in Australia: the Longitudinal Study of Indigenous Children. Public Health, 225, 53-62. doi: 10.1016/j.puhe.2023.09.010
2023
Journal Article
Rationale and plan for a focus on First Nations urban health research in Australia
Stajic, Janet, Carson, Adrian and Ward, James (2023). Rationale and plan for a focus on First Nations urban health research in Australia. Medical Journal of Australia, 220 (2), 64-66. doi: 10.5694/mja2.52181
2023
Journal Article
Psychosocial stress and methamphetamine use: a mixed-methods study of intersectional stigma and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander methamphetamine use
Sivak, Leda, Reilly, Rachel, Lockton, Jane, Treloar, Carla, Roe, Yvette, McKetin, Rebecca, Butt, Julia, Ezard, Nadine, Winkenweder, Hilina and Ward, James (2023). Psychosocial stress and methamphetamine use: a mixed-methods study of intersectional stigma and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander methamphetamine use. International Journal of Drug Policy, 121 104189, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.drugpo.2023.104189
2023
Conference Publication
Symposium: Digital innovation in alcohol and other drug use research and practice
Lee, K. S. Kylie, Wilson, Scott, Ali, Robert, Stevens, Matthew W. R., Hides, Leanne, Ward, James, Reilly, Rachel, Ramp, Jason, Hayman, Noel, Conigrave, James H., Perry, Jimmy and Conigrave, Katherine M. (2023). Symposium: Digital innovation in alcohol and other drug use research and practice. APSAD 2023 Conference, Adelaide, SA, Australia, 12–15 November 2023. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing.
2023
Other Outputs
First Nations Health Equity Strategy Monitoring and Evaluation Framework: Technical Report
Bainbridge, Roxanne, Langham, Erika, Ballangarry, Julie, Doran, Christopher and Ward, James (2023). First Nations Health Equity Strategy Monitoring and Evaluation Framework: Technical Report. Brisbane, Australia: The University of Queensland; UQ Poche Centre for Indigenous Health. doi: 10.14264/db42c9b
2023
Journal Article
Mapping pandemic responses in urban Indigenous Australia: Reflections on systems thinking and pandemic preparedness
Fredericks, Bronwyn, Bradfield, Abraham, Ward, James, McAvoy, Sue, Spierings, Shea, Toth-Peter, Agnes and Combo, Troy (2023). Mapping pandemic responses in urban Indigenous Australia: Reflections on systems thinking and pandemic preparedness. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 47 (5) 100084, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.anzjph.2023.100084
2023
Journal Article
Integrating testing for sexually transmissible infections into annual health assessments for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people: a cross-sectional analysis
McCormack, Heather, Wand, Handan, Bourne, Christopher, Ward, James, Bradley, Clare, Mak, Donna and Guy, Rebecca (2023). Integrating testing for sexually transmissible infections into annual health assessments for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people: a cross-sectional analysis. Sexual Health, 20 (6), 488-496. doi: 10.1071/SH23107
2023
Journal Article
Transformation to a patient-centred medical home led and delivered by an urban Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, and association with engagement and quality-of-care: quantitative findings from a pilot study
Mathew, Saira, Barzi, Federica, Clifford-Motopi, Anton, Brown Nunuccal, Renee, Ward, James, Mills, Richard, Turner, Lyle, White, Antoinette, Eaton, Martie and Butler, Danielle (2023). Transformation to a patient-centred medical home led and delivered by an urban Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, and association with engagement and quality-of-care: quantitative findings from a pilot study. BMC Health Services Research, 23 (1) 959, 1-11. doi: 10.1186/s12913-023-09955-x
2023
Other Outputs
The first sleep health program for First Nations adolescents could change lives
Fatima,Yaqoot, Potia, Azhar, Ward, James and Kinghorn, Mina (2023, 06 19). The first sleep health program for First Nations adolescents could change lives The Conversation
2023
Journal Article
Investigating associations between methamphetamine use, mental health and risky sexual behaviours amongst Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Wand, Handan, Reilly, Rachel, McKetin, Rebecca, Quinn, Brendan, Roe, Yvette, Conigrave, Kate, Ezard, Nadine, Butt, Julia, Treloar, Carla, Sivak, Leda, Shackleford, India, Dunlop, Adrian and Ward, James (2023). Investigating associations between methamphetamine use, mental health and risky sexual behaviours amongst Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Mental Health and Prevention, 30 200267, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.mhp.2023.200267
2023
Journal Article
Artificial intelligence and prediction of cardiometabolic disease: systematic review of model performance and potential benefits in indigenous populations
Jeong, Keunwoo, Mallard, Alistair R., Coombe, Leanne and Ward, James (2023). Artificial intelligence and prediction of cardiometabolic disease: systematic review of model performance and potential benefits in indigenous populations. Artificial Intelligence in Medicine, 139 102534, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.artmed.2023.102534
2023
Journal Article
Infectious syphilis in women and heterosexual men in major Australian cities: sentinel surveillance data, 2011–2019
Carter, Allison, McManus, Hamish, Ward, James S., Vickers, Tobias, Asselin, Jason, Baillie, Greta, Chow, Eric P. F., Chen, Marcus Y., Fairley, Christopher K., Bourne, Christopher, McNulty, Anna, Read, Phillip, Heath, Kevin, Ryder, Nathan, McCloskey, Jenny, Carmody, Christopher, McCormack, Heather, Alexander, Kate, Casey, Dawn, Stoove, Mark, Hellard, Margaret E., Donovan, Basil and Guy, Rebecca J. (2023). Infectious syphilis in women and heterosexual men in major Australian cities: sentinel surveillance data, 2011–2019. Medical Journal of Australia, 218 (5), 223-228. doi: 10.5694/mja2.51864
2023
Journal Article
Barriers and facilitators to hepatitis C virus (HCV) treatment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in rural South Australia: a service providers’ perspective
Lim, David, Phillips, Emily, Bradley, Clare and Ward, James (2023). Barriers and facilitators to hepatitis C virus (HCV) treatment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in rural South Australia: a service providers’ perspective. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20 (5) 4415, 1-16. doi: 10.3390/ijerph20054415
2022
Journal Article
Indigenous Australians’ experiences of cancer care: a narrative literature review
Sanjida, Saira, Garvey, Gail, Ward, James, Bainbridge, Roxanne, Shakeshaft, Anthony, Hadikusumo, Stephanie, Nelson, Carmel, Thilakaratne, Prabasha and Hou, Xiang-Yu (2022). Indigenous Australians’ experiences of cancer care: a narrative literature review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19 (24) 16947, 1-13. doi: 10.3390/ijerph192416947
2022
Journal Article
Acceptability and feasibility of Strong & Deadly Futures, a culturally-inclusive alcohol and drug prevention program for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander secondary students
Routledge, K., Snijder, M., Newton, N., Ward, J., Doyle, M., Chapman, C., Champion, K. E., Lees, B., Garlick Bock, S., Wang, Y., Olthuis, P. W., Lee, K. S.K., Teesson, M. and Stapinski, L. (2022). Acceptability and feasibility of Strong & Deadly Futures, a culturally-inclusive alcohol and drug prevention program for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander secondary students. SSM Mental Health, 2 100073, 1-12. doi: 10.1016/j.ssmmh.2022.100073
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Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Strengthening primary health care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people living in urban southeast Queensland
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Gita Mishra
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Doctor Philosophy
Exploring how to strengthen a nation and build community agency post-mining transition in order to promote positive social and emotional wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities over the life course.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Judith Dean
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Doctor Philosophy
Caring for Country: An examination of the interrelationship between the intergenerational health of First Nations peoples and regenerative environmental practices. How does caring for Country improve health outcomes for Gumbaynggirr waarru-biin and wajaarr (People and Country)?
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Nina Lansbury
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Doctor Philosophy
Multiple interventions for responding to outbreaks of communicable disease in rural and remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Judith Dean
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Doctor Philosophy
Integration and expansion of a sentinel surveillance system to improve infectious disease outcomes for Indigenous Australians: the ATLAS network
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Lisa McHugh, Dr Rani West
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Doctor Philosophy
Integration and expansion of a sentinel surveillance system to improve infectious disease outcomes for Indigenous Australians: the ATLAS network
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Lisa McHugh, Dr Rani West
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Doctor Philosophy
The utility of the Annual Health Check (MBS item 715) for STI testing within an urban Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Health Service
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Judith Dean
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Doctor Philosophy
Strengthening primary health care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people living in urban southeast Queensland
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Gita Mishra
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Doctor Philosophy
Multiple interventions for responding to outbreaks of communicable disease in rural and remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Judith Dean
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Doctor Philosophy
Multidisciplinary efforts to eliminate sexually transmissible infections in regional and remote Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor David McIntyre, Professor Abdullah Mamun
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Doctor Philosophy
Understanding fertility and pre-conception health among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living in Queensland
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Federica Barzi
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Doctor Philosophy
Adverse Childhood Experiences and Health Outcomes in Indigenous Population: A Life Course Approach
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Leonie Callaway, Professor Abdullah Mamun
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Doctor Philosophy
Understanding fertility and pre-conception health among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living in Queensland
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Federica Barzi
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