The Koolungar ( Children ) Moorditj ( Strong ) Healthy Skin Project Part I: Conducting First Nations Research in Pediatric Dermatology.

ABSTRACT: Integrating First Nations knowledge systems and Western research methodologies recognizes the strength, experience, and insight of First Nations peoples in addressing health issues in their communities. In research, this includes projects being led by First Nations Elders and peoples, including First Nations researchers in the team, and collecting data in ways that reflect First Nations ways of knowing, being, and doing. In this paper, we reflect upon the Koolungar (children) Moorditj (strong) Healthy Skin Project; operational in Perth and Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia, where the traditional custodians are the Noongar Aboriginal people. This Aboriginal Elder co-designed project is presented as a case study to illustrate the practical use of The Kids Research Institute Australia Sta

SUBMITTER: Ricciardo BM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12854924 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan-Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature