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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2019
Journal Article
Incomplete recording of Indigenous identification status under-estimates the prevalence of Indigenous population attending Australian general practices: a cross sectional study
Ford, Belinda K., Kong, Marlene, Ward, James S., Hocking, Jane S., Fairley, Christopher K., Donovan, Basil, Lorch, Rebecca, Spark, Simone, Law, Matthew, Kaldor, John and Guy, Rebecca (2019). Incomplete recording of Indigenous identification status under-estimates the prevalence of Indigenous population attending Australian general practices: a cross sectional study. BMC Health Services Research , 19 (1) 567, 1-8. doi: 10.1186/s12913-019-4393-6
2019
Journal Article
A web-based therapeutic program (We Can Do This) for reducing methamphetamine use and increasing help-seeking among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People: Protocol for a randomized wait-list controlled trial
Reilly, Rachel, McKetin, Rebecca, Wand, Handan, Butt, Julia, Smout, Matthew, Ezard, Nadine, Conigrave, Katherine, Clark, Yvonne, Quinn, Brendan, Treloar, Carla, Gray, Dennis, Dunlop, Adrian, Roe, Yvette and Ward, James (2019). A web-based therapeutic program (We Can Do This) for reducing methamphetamine use and increasing help-seeking among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People: Protocol for a randomized wait-list controlled trial. JMIR Research Protocols, 8 (7) e14084, e14084. doi: 10.2196/14084
2019
Journal Article
Population-level diagnosis and care cascade for chlamydia in Australia
Gray, Richard T, Callander, Denton, Hocking, Jane S, McGregor, Skye, McManus, Hamish, Dyda, Amalie, Moreira, Clarissa, Braat, Sabine, Hengel, Belinda, Ward, James, Wilson, David P, Donovan, Basil, Kaldor, John M and Guy, Rebecca J (2019). Population-level diagnosis and care cascade for chlamydia in Australia. Sexually Transmitted Infections, 96 (2), 131-136. doi: 10.1136/sextrans-2018-053801
2019
Journal Article
Developing an ecological framework of factors associated with substance use and related harms among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people: protocol for a systematic review
Snijder, Mieke, Lees, Briana, Ward, James, Stearne, Annalee E., Newton, Nicola Clare and Stapinski, Lexine (2019). Developing an ecological framework of factors associated with substance use and related harms among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people: protocol for a systematic review. BMJ Open, 9 (5) e024418, e024418. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-024418
2019
Journal Article
Qualitative perspectives on the sustainability of sexual health continuous quality improvement in clinics serving remote Aboriginal communities in Australia
Gunaratnam, Praveena, Schierhout, Gill, Brands, Jenny, Maher, Lisa, Bailie, Ross, Ward, James, Guy, Rebecca, Rumbold, Alice, Ryder, Nathan, Fairley, Christopher K., Donovan, Basil, Moore, Liz, Kaldor, John and Bell, Stephen (2019). Qualitative perspectives on the sustainability of sexual health continuous quality improvement in clinics serving remote Aboriginal communities in Australia. BMJ Open, 9 (5) e026679, e026679. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-026679
2019
Journal Article
Evaluation of the Young Deadly free peer education training program: early results, methodological challenges, and learnings for future evaluations
D'Costa, Belinda, Lobo, Roanna, Thomas, Jessica and Ward, James Steven (2019). Evaluation of the Young Deadly free peer education training program: early results, methodological challenges, and learnings for future evaluations. Frontiers in Public Health, 7 (APR) 74, 1-11. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2019.00074
2019
Journal Article
'Next Generation Youth Well-being Study:' understanding the health and social well-being trajectories of Australian Aboriginal adolescents aged 10-24 years: Study protocol
Gubhaju, Lina, Banks, Emily, Ward, James, D'Este, Catherine, Ivers, Rebecca, Roseby, Robert, Azzopardi, Peter, Williamson, Anna, Chamberlain, Catherine, Liu, Bette, Hotu, Cheri, Boyle, Jacqueline, McNamara, Bridgette and Eades, Sandra J (2019). 'Next Generation Youth Well-being Study:' understanding the health and social well-being trajectories of Australian Aboriginal adolescents aged 10-24 years: Study protocol. BMJ Open, 9 (3) e028734, e028734. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-028734
2019
Journal Article
Inclusivity and equity in human microbiome research
Rogers, Geraint B., Ward, James, Brown, Alex and Wesselingh, Steve L. (2019). Inclusivity and equity in human microbiome research. Lancet , 393 (10173), 728-729. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(18)33204-5
2019
Journal Article
Accelerating the elimination of viral hepatitis: a Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology Commission
Cooke, Graham S., Andrieux-Meyer, Isabelle, Applegate, Tanya L., Atun, Rifat, Burry, Jessica R., Cheinquer, Hugo, Dusheiko, Geoff, Feld, Jordan J., Gore, Charles, Griswold, Max G., Hamid, Saeed, Hellard, Margaret E., Hou, JinLin, Howell, Jess, Jia, Jidong, Kravchenko, Natalia, Lazarus, Jeffrey V, Lemoine, Maud, Lesi, Olufunmilayo A., Maistat, Liudmyla, McMahon, Brian J, Razavi, Homie, Roberts, Teri, Simmons, Bryony, Sonderup, Mark W., Spearman, C. Wendy, Taylor, Bridie E., Thomas, David L, Waked, Imam ... Ward, James (2019). Accelerating the elimination of viral hepatitis: a Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology Commission. The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology, 4 (2), 135-184. doi: 10.1016/S2468-1253(18)30270-X
2019
Conference Publication
Young Aboriginal people’s engagement with STI testing in the Northern Territory, Australia
Bell, S., Aggleton, P., Ward, J., Murray, W., Silver, B., Fairley, C., Kaldor, J., Donovan, B. and Maher, L. (2019). Young Aboriginal people’s engagement with STI testing in the Northern Territory, Australia. Joint Australasian Sexual Health and HIV and AIDS Conferences, Perth, WA, Australia, 16 September 2019.
2019
Conference Publication
Peer research with young Aboriginal people: attempting to decolonize youth sexual health research in the Northern Territory, Australia
Bell, S., Ward, J., Aggleton, P., Silver, B., Kaldor, J., Murray, W. and Maher, L. (2019). Peer research with young Aboriginal people: attempting to decolonize youth sexual health research in the Northern Territory, Australia. Joint Australasian Sexual Health and HIV and AIDS Conferences, Perth, WA, Australia, 16 September 2019.
2019
Conference Publication
Rising gonorrhoea rates among Australian women: Increased testing isn’t the whole story
Whitford, K., Callander, D., Watchirs Smith, L., Guy, R., Kong, M., Ward, J., Bell, S. and O'Connor, C. (2019). Rising gonorrhoea rates among Australian women: Increased testing isn’t the whole story. Australasian Sexual Health and HIV and AIDS Conferences, Perth, WA, Australia, 16 September 2019.
2019
Journal Article
Gonorrhoea testing and positivity in non-remote Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services
Harrod, Mary Ellen, Couzos, Sophia, Ward, James, Saunders, Mark, Donovan, Basil, Hammond, Belinda, Delaney-Thiele, Dea, Belfrage, Mary, Williams, Sid, Smith, Lucy Watchirs and Kaldor, John M. (2019). Gonorrhoea testing and positivity in non-remote Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services. Sexual Health, 14 (4), 320-324. doi: 10.1071/SH16046
2019
Conference Publication
Young Aboriginal people’s sexual health risk reduction strategies: a qualitative study in remote Australia
Bell, S., Ward, J., Aggleton, P., Murray, W., Silver, B., Fairley, C., Kaldor, J., Donovan, B., Ryder, N. and Maher, L. (2019). Young Aboriginal people’s sexual health risk reduction strategies: a qualitative study in remote Australia. Joint Australasian Sexual Health and HIV and AIDS Conferences, Perth, WA, Australia, 16 September 2019.
2019
Journal Article
Aiming for the elimination of viral hepatitis in Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands and Territories: where are we now and barriers to meeting World Health Organization targets by 2030
Howell, Jess, Pedrana, Alisa, Cowie, Benjamin C, Doyle, Joseph, Getahun, Aneley, Ward, James, Gane, Ed, Cunningham, Chris, Wallace, Jack, Lee, Alice, Malani, Jioji, Thompson, Alex and Hellard, Margaret E (2019). Aiming for the elimination of viral hepatitis in Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands and Territories: where are we now and barriers to meeting World Health Organization targets by 2030. Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 34 (1), 40-48. doi: 10.1111/jgh.14457
2018
Journal Article
Molecular point-of-care testing for chlamydia and gonorrhoea in Indigenous Australians attending remote primary health services (TTANGO): a cluster-randomised, controlled, crossover trial
Guy, Rebecca J., Ward, James, Causer, Louise M., Natoli, Lisa, Badman, Steven G., Tangey, Annie, Hengel, Belinda, Wand, Handan, Whiley, David, Tabrizi, Sepehr N., Shephard, Mark, Fairley, Christopher K., Donovan, Basil, Anderson, David A., Regan, David G., Maher, Lisa and Kaldor, John M. (2018). Molecular point-of-care testing for chlamydia and gonorrhoea in Indigenous Australians attending remote primary health services (TTANGO): a cluster-randomised, controlled, crossover trial. The Lancet Infectious Diseases, 18 (10), 1117-1126. doi: 10.1016/S1473-3099(18)30429-8
2018
Journal Article
HIV incidence in Indigenous and non-Indigenous populations in Australia: a population-level observational study
Ward, James, McManus, Hamish, McGregor, Skye, Hawke, Karen, Giele, Carolien, Su, Jiunn-Yih, McDonald, Ann, Guy, Rebecca, Donovan, Basil and Kaldor, John M (2018). HIV incidence in Indigenous and non-Indigenous populations in Australia: a population-level observational study. The Lancet HIV, 5 (9), e506-e514. doi: 10.1016/S2352-3018(18)30135-8
2018
Journal Article
Hepatitis C viral infection and imprisonment among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-Indigenous people who inject drugs
Smirnov, Andrew, Kemp, Robert, Ward, James, Henderson, Suzanna, Williams, Sidney, Dev, Abhilash and Najman, Jake M. (2018). Hepatitis C viral infection and imprisonment among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-Indigenous people who inject drugs. Drug and Alcohol Review, 37 (7), 831-836. doi: 10.1111/dar.12845
2018
Journal Article
Priorities for preventing a concentrated HIV epidemic among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians
Ward, James S., Hawke, Karen and Guy, Rebecca J. (2018). Priorities for preventing a concentrated HIV epidemic among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. Medical Journal of Australia, 209 (1), 5-+. doi: 10.5694/mja17.01071
2018
Journal Article
Community-based interventions to address alcohol and drug use in Indigenous populations in Australia, New Zealand and Canada: a systematic review protocol
Stewart, Talei, Reilly, Rachel and Ward, James (2018). Community-based interventions to address alcohol and drug use in Indigenous populations in Australia, New Zealand and Canada: a systematic review protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 16 (7), 1485-1489. doi: 10.11124/JBISRIR-2017-003504
Funding
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Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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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, Dr Janine Gertz
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Master Philosophy
Relationship between stress disrders and non Communicable diseases.
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
Approaches to Declaring and Defending Land, Sea Country, and Freshwater Country for Future Generations. Kokoberrin Stories.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Jenny Munro
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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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Doctor Philosophy
Impacts of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus on Women and Children across Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Non-Indigenous Communities in Queensland, Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor David McIntyre, Professor Abdullah Mamun
Completed supervision
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2025
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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2025
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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2025
Doctor Philosophy
"Country means everything" Introducing Relational Health in environmental, climate, and health solutions.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Nina Lansbury
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