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Anne Lowell is a Principal Research Fellow in the Northern Institute, College of Indigenous Futures, Arts and Society, specialising in collaborative qualitative research and community education with remote Aboriginal communities. Anne's primary areas of interest include intercultural communication, particularly related to Indigenous health and early childhood, as well as culturally responsive policy and practice, in both research and provision of health services. Improving recognition of the critical importance of Indigenous cultural and linguistic expertise in research and service delivery is an ongoing priority.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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20-018 Indigenous Cultural Competency Research
Woodroffe, T. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A), Worthington, S. (Project Manager), Ford, L. (Co Investigator/Chief Investigator B), Judd, B. (Co Investigator/Chief Investigator B), Lowell, A. (Co Investigator/Chief Investigator B) & Williams, G. (Co Investigator/Chief Investigator B)
1/01/20 → 30/06/20
Project: Research
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2020 Rainmaker Readiness - Enhancing health communication with people who primarily speak an Aboriginal language – learning from COVID19 to improve communication in primary health care services.
Lowell, A. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A), Maypilama, E. Ḻ. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A), Wanambi, G. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A), Bulkanhawuy, J. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A), Hayashi, Y. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A), Spencer, M. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A), Taylor, S. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A), Mitchell, A. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A) & Armstrong, E. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A)
29/07/20 → 31/03/23
Project: Research
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2021 IAS Rainmaker Grant: CRE GNT1197110 Birthing on Country CRE: Redesigning maternal, newborn and child health services for the best start in life for First Nations families
Roe, Y. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A), Kildea, S. (Co Investigator/Chief Investigator B), Sherwood, J. (Chief Investigator C), Maypilama, E. Ḻ. (Chief Investigator D), Chamberlain, C. (Chief Investigator E), Kruske, S. (Chief Investigator F), Hartz, D. (Chief Investigator G), Lowell, A. (Chief Investigator H), Gao, Y. (Chief Investigator I), Clifford-Motopi, A. (Chief Investigator J), Moore, S. (Project Manager), Barclay, L. M. (Chief Investigator J), Hickey, S. (Chief Investigator J), Fardell, S. (Chief Investigator J) & Haora, P. (Chief Investigator J)
1/01/22 → 31/10/26
Project: Research
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2021 Rainmaker Co-investment - To Be Born Upon a Pandanus Mat (Yothuw gayatha dhäwal’ guyaŋa’nharaw)
Roe, Y. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A), Kildea, S. (Co Investigator/Chief Investigator B), Maypilama, E. Ḻ. (Chief Investigator C), Lowell, A. (Chief Investigator D), Gao, Y. (Chief Investigator E), Connors, C. (Chief Investigator F), Ireland, S. (Chief Investigator G) & Moore, S. (Chief Investigator H)
1/01/22 → 31/12/26
Project: Research
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An exploration of health rights for Indigenous patients in renal care
Lowell, A. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A) & Kesava Panicker, L. S. K. (Student Investigator)
26/08/13 → 24/08/23
Project: HDR Project › PhD
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Exploring and facilitating effective intercultural communication in early childhood assessment contexts
Armstrong, E. (Student Investigator) & Lowell, A. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A)
26/02/18 → 6/09/23
Project: HDR Project › PhD
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EQuaLS: Exploring and improving processes for speakers of Aboriginal languages to influence the safety and quality of their health care (EQuaLS)
Lowell, A. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A), Aitken, R. (Principal Investigator/Chief Investigator A), Lovell, J. (Co Investigator/Chief Investigator B), Taylor, K. A. (Associate Investigator), Clark, L. A. (Associate Investigator), Sharp, R. (Associate Investigator), Cass, A. (Associate Investigator) & Ralph, A. (Associate Investigator)
1/08/18 → 30/06/23
Project: Research
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Research output
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Dharaŋanamirriyam marrtji ḏälkum dhukarr marŋgikunharaw märrmaw’ romgu: Understanding pathways to strong learning in two systems: Yolŋu and Balanda
Nyomba Gandangu, H., Gurruwiwi, Y. G. & Lowell, A., 2025Research output: Other contribution - including Text-based ERA-eligible Creative Works › Other types of outputs
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From method to metaphor: Rrambayi ga larrum dhukarrwu malaw, finding a way together in augmentative and alternative communication research
Amery, R., Wunungmurra, J. G., Raghavendr, P., Barker, R., Theodoros, D., Massey, L. & Lowell, A., Aug 2025, Speech Language Therapy as a Global Practice: Culture, Context, and Collaboration. 1 ed. Taylor and Francis AS, p. 120-146 27 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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A flow that comes when we’re talking: Water metaphors for exploring intercultural communication during early childhood assessment interactions in a Yolŋu (First Nations Australian) community
Armstrong, E., Maypilama, Ḻ., Bukulatjpi, Y., Gapany, D., Fasoli, L., Ireland, S., Baker, R. D., Hewat, S. & Lowell, A., 2024, In: Journal of Applied Communication Research. 52, 1, p. 47–71 25 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Feasibility and impact of a physical activity and lifestyle program for Aboriginal families with Machado-Joseph disease in the Top End of Australia
Carr, J., Lalara, J., Lalara, G., Lalara, G., Daniels, B., Clough, A., Lowell, A. & Barker, R. N., 1 Jun 2024, In: Rural and Remote Health. 24, 2, p. 1-17 17 p., 8376.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Learning from COVID-19 communication with speakers of First Nations languages in Northern Australia: Yolŋu have the expertise to achieve effective communication
Lowell, A., Dikul Baker, R., Gundjarranbuy, R., Armstrong, E., Mitchell, A., Muthamuluwuy, B., McGrath, S. Y., Spencer, M., Taylor, S. & Maypilama, E. L., Nov 2024, In: First Nations Health and Wellbeing - The Lowitja Journal. 2, p. 1-23 23 p., 100033.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Why surveys are 'very hard': Exploring challenges and insights for collection of authentic patient experience information with speakers of Australian First Nations languages
Lowell, A., Jones, Y., Aitken, R., Baker, D. R., Lovell, J., Togni, S., Gon D Arra, D., Sometimes, B., Smith, M., Anderson, J., Sharp, R., Karidakis, M., Quinlivan, S., Truong, M. & Lawton, P., 1 Apr 2024, In: Rural and Remote Health. 24, 2, p. 1-11 11 p., 8380.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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An emerging framework for digital mental health design with Indigenous young people: A scoping review of the involvement of Indigenous young people in the design and evaluation of digital mental health interventions
Povey, J., Raphiphatthana, B., Torok, M., Nagel, T., Mills, P. P. J. R., Sells, J. R. H., Shand, F., Sweet, M., Lowell, A. & Dingwall, K., Dec 2023, In: Systematic Reviews. 12, 1, p. 1-19 19 p., 108.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Press/Media
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Charles Darwin University: Australian Government Indigenous Research Exchange Presents $200,000 Grant to Build on the Strong Cultural Foundation
1/09/20
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Research grant to support Indigenous early education
1/09/20
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Research grant to support young Indigenous children as they move into early education
2/09/20
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Low use of Indigenous interpreters at Royal Darwin Hospital putting patients at risk, researchers say
20/07/19
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
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Panel: The role of communication in determining health care safety, quality and equity for Indigenous Australians
Lowell, A. (Speaker), Aitken, R. (Speaker), Grimes, B. (Speaker), Dhurkkay, G. (Speaker), Kerrigan, V. (Speaker), O'Connor, E. (Speaker) & Hersh, D. (Speaker)
26 Jun 2019Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Growing up children in two worlds: Cultural strengths in promoting child development in a remote Australian Aboriginal community.
Lowell, A. (Speaker), Maypilama, E. (Speaker) & Gundjarranbuy, R. (Speaker)
18 Apr 2019Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Ŋuthanmaram djamarrkuḻiny’ märrma’kurr romgurr: Growing up children in two worlds
Lowell, A. (Speaker), Maypilama, E. (Speaker), Armstrong, E. (Speaker) & Lyn, F. (Speaker)
11 Jul 2019Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Women in Science
Woodroffe, T. (Organiser), Lowell, A. (Member of programme committee), Maypilama, E. (Member of programme committee) & Pollard, K. (Member of programme committee)
1 Nov 2019 → 29 Feb 2020Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Recognising Yolŋu strengths and knowledge about growing up children through collaborative research using video-reflexive ethnography
Lowell, A. (Speaker), Maypilama, E. (Speaker), Gundjarranbuy, R. (Speaker) & Guyula, A. (Speaker)
18 Jun 2019Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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‘We’re still being dragged to be white’: Learning from Yolŋu growing up children in two worlds.
Lowell, A. (Speaker)
28 Aug 2018 → 31 Aug 2018Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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“Invisible Homeless”: Challenges faced by families bringing up their children in a remote Aboriginal community
Lowell, A. (Speaker) & Maypilama, E. (Speaker)
8 Mar 2018Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
Prizes
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Tarrn Doon Nonin Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Research Ethics Project Award
Lowell, A. (Recipient), Maypilama, E. (Recipient), Gundjarranbuy, R. (Recipient), Fasoli, L. (Recipient), Yunupiŋu, M. (Recipient), Godwin-Thompson, J. (Recipient), Guyula, A. (Recipient), Garrutju, J. (Recipient), Guyula, Y. (Recipient) & Armstrong, E. (Recipient), 20 Jun 2019
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