Experience

Australian Indigenous Doctors' Association

• Australia
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• AIDA Student Director 2022-2023

  • Oct 2022 - Present

• UQ Student Represenative

  • Jan 2022 - Oct 2022

  Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association is a not-for-profit, member-based, professional association supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander medical students and doctors. Our purpose is to contribute to equitable health and life outcomes and the cultural wellbeing of Indigenous people. We do this by working towards reaching population parity of Indigenous medical students and doctors, and supporting a culturally safe healthcare system. I was honored to have received the role of UQ Student Rep for AIDA 2022 where I advocate for UQ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander medical students on a national level where we meet with other University Reps monthly. Show less



Inala Wangarra

• Australia
• Investment Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Secretary 2023

  • Oct 2022 - Present

• Executive Board Member

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  Inala Wangarra continues to provide high quality services with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community of Inala and its surrounding suburbs. Walking alongside the community, Inala Wangarra delivered 10 services, this year, with a multitude of activities developed, delivered and led by the community. Inala Wangarra remains the largest employee of local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members, with its Board and staff representing 28 of the largest families in the community. Operating from a strengths-based, community development framework, Inala Wangarra continues to advocate for the community by fostering participation, inclusiveness and empowerment in the interests of social justice and equity. Show less



Australian Medical Students' Association (AMSA)

• Australia
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• AMSA Indigenous Co-Chair

  • Aug 2022 - Present

• Rural Health Summit Co-Convenor 2023

  • Aug 2022 - Present

• Policy Author - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health in Medical Curriculum 2022

  • Mar 2022 - Present

  The Australian Medical Students' Association (AMSA) is the peak representative body for medical students in Australia. My involvement in AMSA's National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health in the Medical Curriculum Policy 2022 allowed me to further advocate for culturally-safe teaching in Australian Primary Medical Schools. This policy will be used to help advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health education and how it will be delivered to medical students nationwide.

• Indigenous Advocacy Vice Chair

  • Mar 2022 - Aug 2022

  The Australian Medical Students' Association (AMSA) is the peak representative body for medical students in Australia. I am currently AMSA's Indigenous Vice-Chair for 2022 where I have had the chance to represent and advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander medical students on a national level. I have also had the chance to be involved in AMSA's development for a Reflective Reconciliation Action Plan 2022.

• Rural Health Summit Student Delegate

  • Mar 2022 - Mar 2022

  The Rural Health Summit (RHS) is AMSA’s premier rural health conference. Welcome to a weekend of rural medicine, networking, career planning and rural medicine simulations. Every year RHS brings together the future rural workforce to explore all that rural health has to offer. We look forward to seeing you for this highly anticipated and jam-packed weekend!



University of Queensland Medical Society

• Australia
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Indigenous Officer

  • Nov 2021 - Present

  I am The University of Queensland Medical Society's Indigenous Officer elected for 2022. In this role I support and advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander medical students at The University of Queensland. Within this role I have been able to plan, alongside the Faculty of Medicine, an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Medical Health Seminar that aims to educate the wider non-Indigenous medical community on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health. I am The University of Queensland Medical Society's Indigenous Officer elected for 2022. In this role I support and advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander medical students at The University of Queensland. Within this role I have been able to plan, alongside the Faculty of Medicine, an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Medical Health Seminar that aims to educate the wider non-Indigenous medical community on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health.



The University of Queensland

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• ATSI Studies Unit Indigenous Tutoring and Retention (ITAR) Tutor

  • Aug 2021 - Present

  I currently tutor first year Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander medical students. In particular I cover Clinical Science, Clinical Practice as well as Health, Society and Research.

• School of Public Health - Academic Tutor

  • Jan 2022 - Jun 2022

  I was selected to tutor into The University of Queensland's first year medical course 'Health, Society and Research 1' to provide an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspective to all aspects of teaching and learning. Through this opportunity I was able to work alongside world-renowned academics to tailor the deliverance of curriculum that is both culturally-safe and historically accurate so that medical students are better equipped to help mitigate the health disparities for many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients in the future. Show less

• InspireU Student Ambassador

  • Jan 2017 - Jan 2022

  I was involved in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Domestics Outreach Unit at The University of Queensland. InspireU is a program that facilitates camps aimed toward Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander high school students throughout Queensland. We aim to give those studying regionally and/or experiencing hardship, a better chance at being successful at University, whichever one they choose to enroll in. I have participated the Health, Engineering and Education camps mentoring students and advocating for them to attend university. Show less

• School of Earth and Environmental Science - Research Assistant

  • Jan 2019 - Dec 2019

  I was a research assistant to Mr Jim Walker who was leading the ‘Indigenising the Environmental Science Curriculum.’ This research involved incorporation of Indigenous Knowledges into the curriculum. Atthe conclusion of this 12-month research project I was able to develop an entirely new framework for those teaching within the faculty to be able to adequately teach these Indigenous knowledges.



Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Foundation (QATSIF)

• Australia
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Student Ambassador

  • Jan 2017 - Present

  Being an ambassador for QATSIF has really opened my eyes to the importance of community involvement and education advocacy for many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students across Queensland. I have had amazing opportunities working for QATSIF such as the Rural Western Queensland School Tour 2019 where we toured schools in Mt. Isa, Longreach, Charleville, Cunnamulla, Roma, Dalby and Oakey. We aim to go out into community to present inspirational speeches and educational scholarships to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and their completion of secondary education. Show less



Heart of Australia

• Australia
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• NextGen Medics Program

  • Jun 2022 - Jul 2022

  Heart of Australia’s unique student experience program. NextGen Medics gives students a first-hand insight into health inequity in rural and regional Australia. The Program shows them the life-saving and life-changing contribution they can make as a doctor or allied health professional working in remote and regional Queensland. Heart of Australia’s unique student experience program. NextGen Medics gives students a first-hand insight into health inequity in rural and regional Australia. The Program shows them the life-saving and life-changing contribution they can make as a doctor or allied health professional working in remote and regional Queensland.



7NEWS

• Australia
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Judge for QLD Young Achiever Awards 2022

  • Jan 2022 - Mar 2022

  Was honoured to have taken part in the judging for the 7NEWS QLD Young Achiever Awards 2022.

• Queensland Young Achiever of the Year 2021

  • Mar 2021 - Dec 2021

  The 7NEWS Young Achiever Awards QLD celebrate the most inspirational young people in the state, who are all working to make a difference in their communities. I was honored to have received the 7News Queensland Young Achiever of the Year in 2021 for my community involvement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and academia

• Queensland Kennelly Constructions Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Achievement Award Recipient

  • Mar 2021 - Mar 2021

  This award recognizes the passionate and dedicated young Indigenous people, who are strong role models and are making a real difference.



Officeworks

• Australia
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Floor Team Member

  • Aug 2017 - Jul 2021

  I was able to develop my communication and people skills whilst working for this company. I also really enjoyed my time working for a company that highlights the importance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community in fundraising and charity. I was able to develop my communication and people skills whilst working for this company. I also really enjoyed my time working for a company that highlights the importance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community in fundraising and charity.



Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council (QAIHC)

• Australia
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Youth Health Committee Member

  • Jun 2017 - Jun 2018

  The QAIHC Youth Health Committee were able to work alongside public health professionals and develop the Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Youth Health Strategy 2020-2023 which will inform how decisions regarding young Indigenous people’s health will be made and implemented. The QAIHC Youth Health Committee were able to work alongside public health professionals and develop the Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Youth Health Strategy 2020-2023 which will inform how decisions regarding young Indigenous people’s health will be made and implemented.