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ANU Researchers Publish Report on Climate Change and Indigenous Wellbeing

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Researchers from the Australian National University contributed to the 2026 Oceania Report, published in the Medical Journal of Australia. This report introduces a new indicator measuring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' connection to Country, tracking time spent on Country. The analysis was based on the Mayi Kuwayu Study, an Indigenous-led longitudinal study of wellbeing.

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The 2026 Oceania Report tracks progress across 28 indicators related to climate change impacts on health. The report highlights that climate change threatens connection to Country, which is central to wellbeing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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    The inclusion of Indigenous-governed data might enhance the Australian National University's research profile and funding potential.

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