AUT - Centre for Asian and Migrant Health Research
Centre for Asian and Migrant Health Research
NZ Diversity Forum 2008: Capitalising on a Diverse Health Workforce
Monday 25 August 2008, 1.00 to 4.00 pm
AUT University Conference Centre
Visit the Health Practioners' Forum webpage for full details.
Introduction and General Overview
The Centre for Asian and Migrant Health Research brings together research that advances understanding of public health issues that can improve access to healthcare and promote good health among the Asian and migrant populations in New Zealand. It was established in 2003 within the National Institute for Public Health and Mental Health Research. However, the Centre existed previously under the umbrella of the Asia-Pacific Centre for Community Health and Research and has been involved in research on migrant and Asian health issues for more than 10 years.
A core aim of the Centre is to conduct research with Asian and migrant populations, with particular emphasis on studies of relevance on public and community health and development. As part of this work, collaborative links have been and are being developed and strengthened with other academic institutions, government, non-government organisations, and Asian and migrant communities. All information and research findings are widely disseminated to inform policy development, health care providers, health professionals, students, policymakers and the wider community. The Centre is also committed to contributing to the development of the Asian and migrant health research workforce.
A key focus of the Centre is its commitment to work with Asian and migrant communities through support of those communities.
The Centre for Asian and Migrant Health Research is advised and assisted by an Advisory Group composed of people from Asian, migrant and refugee communities.
Key staff within the Centre for Asian and Migrant Health Research are:
- Professor Max Abbott, Director
- Ruth DeSouza, Coordinator
- Dr Wanzhen Gao, Biostatistician/Researcher
For more information about key staff, please click here.