Aboriginal community researchers: A short report on the research training program and research experience with the Virtual Rural Generalist Service evaluation.

Abstract

Involving Aboriginal community researchers in health research within their own communities supports sovereignty, research experience and builds capacity to design and conduct research that strengthens the local health research agenda, decision-making and long-term impact. Experiential and targeted research training programs build research capacity with practical participation while recognising and building upon the existing skills of Aboriginal community researchers, such as storytelling and cultural knowledge. The opportunity for Aboriginal community researchers to share their experience of participating in research as an Aboriginal community researcher with colleagues and community is important and valuable.