Donations will support the establishment of a biobank – a secure facility designed to store, manage, and protect biological samples such as blood, tissue, and DNA. These samples are an invaluable resource for advancing medical and genomic research.

What makes this biobank unique is its foundation in Indigenous governance. It will be guided by Indigenous leadership, values, and decision-making processes to ensure that all research involving the samples is conducted ethically, transparently, and with cultural care.

This biobank will not only safeguard biological materials, but also uphold the rights, wishes, and sovereignty of Indigenous communities. It will enable research that is meaningful, appropriate, and designed to deliver tangible health benefits for Indigenous Australians — now and into the future.

Your contribution helps build a research infrastructure that respects Indigenous knowledge systems and puts community benefit at its core.