This project was designed to explore ways to build capacity in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social determinant research. It was funded by the CRCAH and conducted by the VACCHO Public Health Research Unit. The project involved a series of workshops with VACCHO members and university representatives, and a forum with a range of stakeholders. The project aimed to identify major social determinants of Aboriginal health, explore key partnerships for future social determinants research, set the agenda for future research themes and focus on research processes and implementation issues.