Naidoc Week

Professor Sandra Eades became Australia’s first Aboriginal medical doctor with a PhD. Her research investigated health of Aboriginal infants

Emerging academic Julie Schubert wants to build a career in research so she can help develop solutions in healthcare and create better outcomes for Indigenous people. 

Gillian Keed is the first registered enrolled nurse in her family. Her love of caring for people has seen her work across disability, health and juvenile justice.

Cassandra Blume is an Aboriginal mental health clinician who works in child protection, one of the most complex areas to operate. 

For Lauren French, head of education at Body Safety Australia, it’s obvious that Western approaches to family and sexual violence are not working.

NAIDOC week is an important opportunity for employers to celebrate First Nations team members, writes Emma Walsh.

Lynette Bullen has spent her career in health, dedicating her efforts towards families trying to overcome drug and alcohol addiction. 

A leading advocate for domestic and family violence, Ashlee Donohue shares more on her work supporting Indigenous women seeking safety.

Evien Wood is the co-founder of the Coolamon Community, a project that delivers a “Coolamon Crib” of essentials to First Nations mums.

As we reflect on NAIDOC Week 2023, it’s crucial we continue to engage and consume First Nations voices and stories.

For NAIDOC week 2023, Women’s Agenda presents a powerful feature that shines a light on the extraordinary First Nations women in Australia.