Tony Kiessler
Mr Tony Kiessler
Qualifications
MPH, BAppHlthSc (Indigenous Health)
Tony’s research examines health equity from social and political perspectives.
He explores how approaches to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander engagement and participation in policy formulation can be used to counter social constructions and drive policy innovation. This critical interpretative study investigates the different perspectives that influenced the formulation and implementation of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Plan 2013-2023.
Tony is a Central Arrernte man and draws on his experience in Australian Indigenous health policy and international development practice for his research.
Research Interests: Health policy and community engagement; Aboriginal health; International health, policy and practice; Health equity and access; Empowerment and health; Health and society, and the Social Determinants of Health; Research to inform policy and practice in health; health and social program evaluation; and Qualitative research.
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Yarning in the Arctic
RegNet PhD Scholar Tony Kiessler will soon embark on a journey to the arctic region in far northern Finland.
