Health research

NT Health extends across five regions that make up the Regional Health Services:

• Top End
• Big Rivers
• East Arnhem
• Central Australia
• Barkly.

Embedding research is central to the achievement of NT Health’s goals and strategic objectives PDF (946.7 KB) to provide best practice health care that is effective, and evidence based because of our research. NT Health conduct research in a range of capacities and in partnership with a range of organisations to:

• Develop a priority research agenda aimed at improving health and health care for all Territorians.
• Grow research capacity and capability, including the establishment of NT wide governance and support structures.
• Strategic sourcing of funding for research that optimises health outcomes for Territorians.
• Ensure curriculum and workforce development provides quality teaching and learning.
• Implement, test and embed research-based solutions to Territorian health care challenges in our health system.