Research Portal KWHB
Research portal
Katherine West Health Board welcomes health research that results in positive tangible outcomes for our communities. Health research in KWHB communities must reflect the priorities of our Board. These priorities are listed below. For Katherine West Health Board to consider participating in research, researchers need to explain why and how their research fulfils these criteria. For further information about the research application process, click here.
Research Portal Submission Deadlines
All research project submissions must be uploaded to the portal by the end date of the research submission. These deadlines align with Board meetings, ensuring the research working group has time to review and present projects to the Board. Late submissions will need to wait for the next scheduled Board meeting (see dates below). Board decisions will be communicated to researchers shortly after each meeting. For questions or assistance, contact smo@kwhb.com.au
Board dates 2025 | Research submission end dates 2025 |
March 12 Full Board Meeting (FBM) | 7 Feb |
April 30 Executive Board Meeting (EBM) | 28 March |
June 18 EBM | 16 May |
July 30 FBM | 27 June |
September 24 EBM | 22 August |
November 19 FBM | 17 October |
Expression of Interest for research at KWHB
Board priorities
1. Two-way learning and knowledge sharing
2. Cultural understanding and sensitivity
3. Community empowerment and capacity building
4. Clear and open communication
5. Long term relationships and trust building
6. Protecting culture
7. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participants as researchers
Want to know more?
Need to contact someone about your research: rwg@kwhb.com.au
Our Organisation
We aim to improve the health and wellbeing of all people in the Katherine West region.
Our Team
We employ a team of skilled staff to provide efficient, responsive primary health care.
Child Safe Organisation
Katherine West Health Board is a child safe organisation, committed to child safety and wellbeing in accordance with the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.