Australia Awards Fellows Presentations and Networking Event
Event description
Closing the Healthcare Gap for the Indigenous People of India Fellowship
Australia Awards Fellows Presentations and Networking Event
Monday 7 July 2025
1:30pm – 4:30 pm, SAHMRI Auditorium
ABOUT
JBI at The University of Adelaide, in partnership with the Manbhum Ananda Ashram Nityananda Trust (MANT) and the Centre for Public Health Research (CPHR) in India, is delivering the Health Workforce Development in Evidence Implementation Fellowship under the Australia Awards program. This initiative is designed to build the capacity of mid-career health professionals, researchers, and policymakers to implement culturally appropriate, evidence-based interventions that address the unique health needs of India’s Indigenous communities. Fellows have undertaken intensive training in evidence implementation, project leadership, and change management to design and deliver sustainable solutions aligned with India’s national health priorities and Universal Health Coverage goals.
This event will showcase the results of the Fellows’ year-long implementation projects, which span priority areas such as maternal and child health, mental health, nutrition, and primary care access for Indigenous populations. The presentations will highlight the practical impact of translating evidence into action, the importance of equity and intersectionality in health interventions, and the critical role of Indigenous-led approaches to healthcare reform. Esteemed local panellists will also join us to discuss Australia and India’s shared commitment to inclusive health development and enduring bilateral collaboration.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Mid-career health professionals and public health practitioners
Researchers, academics, students and policymakers
Advocates for Indigenous health and culturally responsive care
Those interested in global health, equity, and international collaboration
Registrations close Friday 27 June 2025 at 9:00am
We cordially invite you to participate in this presentation series and networking afternoon tea.
Please see below for the program outline:
Session | Time |
Registration – Tea & coffee available on arrival | 1:00pm |
Welcome to Country | 1:30pm |
Introduction to Australia Awards Fellowship | 1:40pm |
Antenatal Care in Indigenous Communities in Jalpaiguri and Haora: A Best Practice Implementation Project Dr Paramita Bhattacharya | 1:50pm |
Childhood Diarrhoeal diseases and their treatment guidelines in the Mobile Medical Clinics in North Bengal, India: An Evidence Implementation Initiative Dr Nirmalya Mukherjee | 2:10pm |
Optimizing Screening for Type 2 Diabetes in Mobile Medical Clinics: Assessing Standard Guidelines in Uttar Dinajpur and Jalpaiguri, West Bengal Ms Pritha Das | 2:30pm |
Networking Afternoon Tea | 2:50pm |
Panel Q&A Discussion with Fellows Moderator: Craig Lockwood | 3:30pm |
Closing Remarks | 4:25pm |
We look forward to seeing you at this very special event.
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