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I am a Wakamin descendent from Far North Queensland. I am a respected Aboriginal leader and advocate for Aboriginal health and health research. I am passionate and committed to my work and well known nationally for my advocacy and dedication to raising issues about Aboriginal health and health research.
About me
I am a Wakamin descendent from Far North Queensland. I am a respected Aboriginal leader and advocate for Aboriginal health and health research. I am passionate and committed to my work and well known nationally for my advocacy and dedication to raising issues about Aboriginal health and health research.
About me
Lowitja Institute, Program Leader for the Cooperative Research Centre for ATSI Health Program 2 and in its latest iteration, faculty member, Healthy Communities and Settings
About me
Bachelor of Arts in Aboriginal Affairs Administration South Australian Institute of Technology
2013 Senior Researcher, Yaitya Purruna Indigenous Health Unit, University of Adelaide. Yaita Purruna was established in 2000 to provide support for all ATSI students studying in the Faculty of Health Sciences. Since 2000 Yaita Purruna has expanded this initial role and now includes collaboration with Wilto Yerlo, Centre for Aboriginal Education. Yaitya Purruna also conducts research, curriculum development and teaching within the Faculty of Health Sciences.
2012 Aboriginal Health Council South Australia Inc – Transition Manager for the Hills Mallee Southern Region Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service - co-ordinate and implement agreed recommendations from a plan to guide the establishment of new Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services.
2011 Indigenous Strategy and Development Coordination, Menzies School of Health, Northern Territory
2010 Senior Research and Ethics Officer, Aboriginal Health Council South Australia Inc. (10 years) One of the major responsibilities of this position was the development and implementation of a research agenda that identified ATSI community research topics rather than academically driven research topics. This was achieved through a process of identifying and priotitisng issues within communities that researchers were able to target. The outcome was to enable research projects that had greater benefits for Aboriginal people.
This position also included management of the Aboriginal Health Research Ethics Committee, a sub-committee of the National Health and Medical Advisory Council and the peak ethics body for Aboriginal Health research in South Australia.
Early Intervention Research Directorate (EIRD)
Intensive Family Support Services (IFSS)
Implementation support with Warlpiri Youth Development Aboriginal Corporation (WYDAC)
Research
Excludes commercial-in-confidence projects.
IFSS service improvement project (FaC Panel), Department of Social Services, 06/05/2016 - 30/09/2016
Aboriginal Fatherhood
Research
Research since 2008 is shown below. To see earlier years visit Scopus
Open access indicates that an output is open access.
Year | Output |
---|---|
2019 |
|
2018 |
2
|
2016 |
|
2014 |
3
1
1
|
2013 |
Open access
8
7
3
|
2013 |
Open access
3
3
|
2012 |
Open access
18
16
|
2012 |
Open access
19
19
|
2012 |
47
47
3
|
2012 |
Open access
18
16
2
|
2012 |
Open access
16
18
2
|
2012 |
10
10
1
|
2012 |
4
3
3
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
2010 |
Open access
27
26
|
Year | Output |
---|---|
2016 |
Open access
|
2015 |
Open access
3
|
Aboriginal men's health
Gambling in Aboriginal communities
Research
Early Intervention Research Directorate (EIRD)
Intensive Family Support Services (IFSS)
Implementation support with Warlpiri Youth Development Aboriginal Corporation (WYDAC)
External engagement & recognition
Organisation | Country |
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Aboriginal Health Council of South Australia | AUSTRALIA |
Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute | AUSTRALIA |
Cancer Council of South Australia | AUSTRALIA |
Central Queensland University | AUSTRALIA |
Flinders University | AUSTRALIA |
George Institute for Global Health | AUSTRALIA |
James Cook University | AUSTRALIA |
La Trobe University | AUSTRALIA |
Menzies School of Health Research | AUSTRALIA |
Nunkuwarrin Yunti of South Australia Inc | AUSTRALIA |
Private Individual | AUSTRALIA |
South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) | AUSTRALIA |
Statewide Gambling Therapy Service | AUSTRALIA |
University of Adelaide | AUSTRALIA |
University of Maryland | UNITED STATES |
University of Melbourne | AUSTRALIA |
University of Otago | NEW ZEALAND |
University of South Australia | AUSTRALIA |
University of Toronto | CANADA |
Women's and Children's Health Network | AUSTRALIA |
External engagement & recognition
Engagement/recognition | Year |
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Program Leader for the Cooperative Research Centre for ATSI Health Program 2Lowitja Institute, National Institute for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Research |
2017 |
Transition Manager HMSR ACCH ServicesAboriginal Health Council South Australia |
2013 |
Indigenous Strategy and Development CoordinatorMenzies School of Health Research |
2012 |
Transition Manager HMSR ACCH ServicesAboriginal Health Council South Australia |
2012 |
Indigenous Strategy and Development CoordinatorMenzies School of Health Research |
2011 |
Senior Research and Ethics OfficerAboriginal Health Council South Australia |
2011 |
Senior Research and Ethics OfficerAboriginal Health Council South Australia |
2010 |