Work
Classrooms, research teams and community organisations. Work shaped by relationships and responsibility.
Education
Medical education, tutoring and student support.
The University of Queensland / Current work
Teaching and assessment in Indigenous health and the medical program. My interests include how relationships, story and accountability shape learning.
The research questions behind this workThe University of Queensland / 2021–2025
One-to-one support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander medical students through the ITAR program.
QUT Oodgeroo Unit / 2024–2025
Student support and case-management systems, with a focus on making support easier to coordinate and navigate.
School education / 2024–2025
Experience at Hymba Yumba Independent School and Balmoral State High School, including student wellbeing support and the development of Songlines of Science.
Research & systems
Research support, data governance and useful systems.
UQ School of Public Health / From July 2026
Work within the First Nations Cancer and Wellbeing Research Program, including CanCo, a prospective First Nations cancer cohort. My role is research support within a wider team.
About the CanCo projectYiliyapinya Indigenous Corporation / Previous role
I previously worked on data and research systems in an Aboriginal-led organisation. This included data definitions, measurement, quality assurance and governance, with attention to community ownership and ethical practice.
Community
Community-controlled governance and work with young people.
Inala Wangarra / Previous board service
Service on the board of Inala Wangarra, including as President and Chair. The role involved working with fellow directors, staff and community on governance and organisational direction.
QATSIF / 2017–2021
Sharing my school and university pathway with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students across rural and regional Queensland, alongside other ambassadors and educators.
QATSIF’s 2021 profileStudent representation
Board service and student representation through the Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association. Board record (PDF)
Medical-student advocacy on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and education. AMSA’s January 2023 statement
Student committee work and a contribution to the Very Handy Guide to First Year Medicine. Read the guide (PDF)
Work in conversation