International Network of Indigenous Health Knowledge and Development Conference - Call for Abstracts

International Network of Indigenous Health Knowledge and Development (INIHKD) 5th Biennial Conference at the University of Queensland (St Lucia Campus) in Brisbane AUSTRALIA BUILDING RESILIENCE: Renewing Individuals, Families and CommunitiesThe INIHKD is an international assembly dedicated to improving the lives of Indigenous peoples globally through Indigenous and community-led research, health services and workforce development. It facilitates a framework for the exchange of ideas, models and experiences in three main categories:Education, Training and WorkforceHealth ServicesResearchActivities such as this conference provide a forum to build capacity, stimulate research, and strengthen and expand the international knowledge translation system. The aim is to translate new knowledge from the research setting to real-world applications in order to provide more effective services, thereby improving the future for Indigenous people.The International Network of Indigenous Health Knowledge and Development have the pleasure to invite submission of abstracts for the 5th Biennial INIHKD Conference 2012.The theme for this Conference is BUILDING RESILIENCE; Renewing Individuals, Families and Communities.  The aim is to share knowledge that will lead to the development of sustainable solutions, creating the ability to recover readily from the health, education and socio-economic disparaties experienced by Indigenous populations across the globe, leading to a better future for indigenous people. Abstracts should be emailed to lynda.caldwell@hotmail.com. The closing date for Abstracts is 2 APRIL 2012    For more information view the website: http://anihkd.org/