Rama Agung-Igusti

Rama Agung-Igusti is a Research Fellow at the School of Indigenous Studies, The University of Western Australia. His work focuses on Indigenous health, mental wellbeing, and decolonization in health systems. He collaborates with Aboriginal community-controlled health services to design culturally appropriate interventions.

Key areas of research include emotional wellbeing service models, participatory action research methods, and addressing systemic inequities in healthcare. He co-leads evaluations of programs like the Bigiswun SEWB Service and contributes to the Transforming Indigenous Mental Health Project.

His recent publications examine decolonizing research practices, racial dynamics in institutions, and the role of community arts in fostering epistemic justice. Agung-Igusti has secured grant funding for youth empowerment initiatives and health system reforms, emphasizing self-determination principles.

He holds leadership roles in research projects involving 10+ collaborators, focusing on policy development and community-driven solutions. His work aligns with UN SDG 3 (Good Health) and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), aiming to improve mental health outcomes for Indigenous populations through participatory frameworks.