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Islander-focused primary healthcare social and emotional wellbeing research: a systematic review protocol Sara Farnbach1,2 * , Anne-Marie Eades1,2 and Maree Lisa Hackett1,2 Background: Research with a focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australian’s (hereafter referred to as Indigenous1) needs is crucial to ensure culturally appropriate evidence-based strategies are developed to improve health. However, concerns surrounding this research exist, arising from some previous research lacking community consultation, resulting in little community benefit or infringing on important cultural values. Values and Ethics: Guidelines for Ethical conduct in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Research (hereafter referred to as Value