About Jawun Research Centre
History
Based in Cairns, Queensland, the Jawun Research Centre was officially launched in August 2017. The Centre is directed by Professor Adrian Miller and is complemented by a team of researchers, research assistants, and Masters & PhD students.
Founded on the basis of an NHMRC funded five-year adolescents resilience project, the work of Jawun Research Centre has expanded to include projects related not only to adolescent mental health but also transition to community control of primary health care services, workforce development, cultural competence, institutional racism, service integration and research impact.
Professor Adrian Miller
Professor Miller is of the Jirrbal people of North Queensland and is the Deputy Vice President Indigenous Engagement and BHP Chair in Indigenous Engagement at CQUniversity Australia. His previous appointment was Pro Vice-Chancellor Indigenous Leadership at Charles Darwin University. Other previous positions include Academic Director of Indigenous Education and Research and Professor of Indigenous Research at Griffith University, Professor and Head of School at Southern Cross University, Founding Head of the Department of Indigenous Studies at Macquarie University and Deputy Head of School at James Cook University. During the past 24 years in higher education, his experience has been in management, leadership, academic program development, teaching and research. He has a research track record in competitive grants with both the Australian Research Council and National Health and Medical Research Council grant schemes totaling around $20M. He has a strong interest in applied research and twice been awarded the Australian College of Educators Teaching Award. Professor Miller has strong leadership experience and proven capacity for achieving positive outcomes for Indigenous communities in health and education.
