Advisory board

Director of the Ngangk Yira Institute for Change and Professor in Aboriginal Health, Rhonda leads a multidisciplinary team and a range of research projects addressing Aboriginal peoples’ questions of research priority. Her personal mantra is “nothing about us without us”.

As Nyungar Elder, Marie Taylor descends from a long line of storytellers and has inherited this family gift. Aunty Marie is a woman of many talents, roles and identities. She is a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and has been a junior state hockey representative, Bible College graduate, housing officer, evangelist, a course author and teacher at Murdoch University. As part of the Honorary Elders Group for Murdoch University and member of the Ngangk Yira Advisory Board, Auntie Marie shares her wisdom and cultural guidance for research directions and the future of the University.

Trained in maternal and child health, epidemiology and public health, Fiona has spent her eminent career researching the causes of major childhood illnesses, including in Aboriginal populations.

Biography pending.

A member of the Executive Team, his position leads the implementation of the Institute’s Commitment to Aboriginal Children and Families (2020-2023) Statement which drives the integration of Indigenous health across the Institute research program. He brings to this role 15 years of experience in senior positions within the Australian and State Governments in a range of areas including health, education, and child protection.

With 30 years of experience in the water industry, Rod leads a small team of water industry professionals to support improvements to water quality within the communities that comprise the Aboriginal Communities Water Services program.