Last updated
01 Dec 2025
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership in genomics
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership is central to the future of genomics in Australia. Shared decision-making ensures policies, research and services are shaped by community priorities and cultural values.
| Governance | An Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander engagement mechanism is being developed in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representatives, to lead and inform the implementation of national health genomics activities that impact them. |
| Cultural safety | Ensuring Culturally Safe Health Genomics with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples – Guiding Principles are in development by the department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Group on Health Genomics, to inform culturally safe and equitable access to genetic services. |