Abhishek Rasal
Research Assistant
MPH
abhishek.rasal@thekids.org.au
https://www.linkedin.com/in/abhirasalAbhishek Rasal is a Research Assistant at The Kids Research Institute Australia, contributing to national research infrastructure initiatives that support ethical and equitable use of data in health and social research.
Abhishek currently works on Activity 3.5 of the Social Science Research Infrastructure Network (SSRIN), which focuses on the development of Indigenous-led guidelines for the use of government administrative data relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. His work supports the design, synthesis, and refinement of guidance materials that help researchers and institutions use Indigenous data in culturally appropriate, respectful, and methodologically sound ways.
Through this role, Abhishek collaborates with academic researchers, government data custodians, and Indigenous data governance experts, contributing to landscape reviews, framework mapping, and guideline development aligned with national Indigenous Data Governance principles. His work aims to strengthen researcher capability while supporting trust, transparency, and accountability in the use of linked administrative data.
Abhishek has completed a Master of Public Health at the University of Western Australia and holds a medical degree. His research interests include Indigenous Data Governance, health equity, administrative data, and research ethics, with a focus on translating policy and governance frameworks into practical guidance for researchers and data users.
Education and Qualifications
- Master of Public Health - University of Western Australia
- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) - Philippines
Active Collaborations
- Social Science Research Infrastructure Network (SSRIN), Activity 3.5 with the Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC); Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), including CoATSIS; Indigenous Data Network (IDN)
- University partners including the University of Queensland, University of Western Australia, Australian National University and Monash University
Projects
Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC): Social Science Research Infrastructure Network (SSRIN)
This project forms Activity 3.5 of the Social Science Research Infrastructure Network (SSRIN) and focuses on the development of Indigenous-led guidelines to support the ethical, culturally appropriate use of government administrative data relating to Indigenous peoples.