National NAIDOC Scholar of the Year

Dr Yin Carl Paradies

Dr Yin Paradies is an internationally recognised Indigenous health researcher. His leadership in this field will have a revolutionary impact on the health of Indigenous populations around the world.

Yin’s research examines the links between racism and Indigenous health. His research suggests that improving social justice for Indigenous Australians could improve Indigenous health.

This research is currently in contention for three major prizes.

He was the first Indigenous Australian to gain a Master of Medical Statistics and to receive a Master of Public Health. He received a range of awards for his work including: the American-Australian Fulbright Postgraduate Award and the Territory’s Young Achiever of the Year Award.

He received scholarships from the National Health and Medical Research Council and the Cooperative Research Centre for Aboriginal and Tropical Health.

Graduating from the esteemed Queen’s Trust for Young Australian Indigenous Future Leaders’ Program, he is an inspiration to young Indigenous students. He is a mentor for many Indigenous students interested in pursuing a career in health.

In the future, Yin hopes to further this critical research and aims to apply his findings into anti-racism intervention programs.

For his pioneering study into Indigenous health, his dedication to his own studies, and his ability to inspire other students, Dr Yin Carl Paradies is the 2007 National NAIDOC Scholar of the Year.