The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Immunisation Leadership Committee Learn about the group and membership Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander immunisation Main navigation Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander immunisation The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Immunisation Leadership Committee NCIRS Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Immunisation team Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Immunisation reports and data analysis Australian Immunisation Handbook AusVaxSafety Clinical research COSSI COVID-19 Disease surveillance and epidemiology Education and training Global Health National Vaccination Insights project New South Wales Immunisation Specialist Service (NSWISS) Paediatric Active Enhanced Disease Surveillance (PAEDS) PHN Immunisation Support program Population health Program evaluation Research to inform policy Sharing Knowledge About Immunisation (SKAI) Serosurveillance Social science in immunisation Vaccine coverage Vaccine safety Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander immunisation Main navigation Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander immunisation The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Immunisation Leadership Committee NCIRS Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Immunisation team Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Immunisation reports and data analysis Australian Immunisation Handbook AusVaxSafety Clinical research COSSI COVID-19 Disease surveillance and epidemiology Education and training Global Health National Vaccination Insights project New South Wales Immunisation Specialist Service (NSWISS) Paediatric Active Enhanced Disease Surveillance (PAEDS) PHN Immunisation Support program Population health Program evaluation Research to inform policy Sharing Knowledge About Immunisation (SKAI) Serosurveillance Social science in immunisation Vaccine coverage Vaccine safety The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Immunisation Leadership Committee was established in 2025 and provides cultural and technical expertise, advice and advocacy to inform current and future immunisation research, policy, programs and evaluation relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. The Committee comprises passionate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander professionals supported by non-Indigenous allies, representing diverse backgrounds and professional affiliations.Members hail from every Australian state and territory, as well as from urban, rural and remote areas.The Committee helps ensure that NCIRS’ work is community-led, community-driven and embodies Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, doing and learning. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Immunisation Leadership Committee values We recognise that health is a holistic concept – encompassing physical, emotional, social, cultural and spiritual dimensions – as understood and lived by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The 7 values outlined below were developed by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Leadership Committee to guide its own work as well as NCIRS research, partnerships, and policy development that impacts Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Integrity We act with honesty, transparency and accountability. Our work is grounded in ethical research and evidence-based practice that serves the public good. Respect We honour the diverse cultures, histories and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We listen deeply, engage with humility and foster culturally safe environments. Reciprocity We build relationships based on mutual trust and benefit. We value 2-way learning and shared responsibility in all our collaborations. Self-determination We support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in leading decisions that affect their communities. We work in partnership to ensure immunisation strategies are community-led and strengths-based. Data sovereignty We uphold the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to control the collection, access and use of their data. We commit to ethical data practices that respect community governance and benefit. Collaboration and independence We foster inclusive partnerships across sectors while maintaining the independence necessary for rigorous, unbiased research and policy advice. Innovation We embrace new ideas, technologies and approaches to improve immunisation outcomes. We are committed to continuous learning and adaptive thinking in a rapidly evolving health landscape. Through these values, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Leadership Committee strives to contribute to a future where immunisation supports the holistic health and wellbeing of all people in Australia – with equity, cultural respect and scientific excellence at the heart of our vision. 9 views
