Dr Alicia Veasey – Director

Dr Alicia Veasey, a proud Torres Strait Islander woman who grew up on the mainland, is an Obstetrician & Gynaecologist with a subspeciality fellowship in Paediatric & Adolescent Gynaecology, with over twenty years experience working throughout the health system. She works clinically within Northern NSW LHD on Bundjalung Country, Lismore and surrounding area. Alicia is … Continued

Statement of support: NT domestic violence coronial inquest findings

The Australian Indigenous Doctors Association (AIDA) welcomes the findings this week of the Northern Territory Coroner, Elisabeth Armitage, into the deaths of four Aboriginal women in the NT as a result of domestic and family violence. The systemic failures of services to protect women must be addressed as an urgent priority.  Governments and the service providers they … Continued

Congratulations to winner of one PRIDoC registration!

Congratulations to Dr Sarah-Rebekah Clark, a GP at Awabakal Medical Service, for winning first prize in our ‘My AIDA’ competition! Dr McNeil won 1st Prize and earned a full registration to attend PRIDoC 2024 from 2-6 December on Kaurna Country in Adelaide!  2nd Prize: 2x tickets to the PRIDoC 2024 Banquet Dinner at Adelaide Convention … Continued

Donna Burns – Chief Executive Officer

Donna Burns is the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Indigenous Doctor’s Association. She is a proud Wiradjuri descendant with extensive experience in executive leadership and Governance with a particular focus on improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health outcomes, and health system reform.   This experience is underpinned by Donna’s many decades in the healthcare … Continued

Jaylene Chevalier – Chief Operations Officer

Jaylene Chevalier, is a proud Marramaninjsji and Arrernte woman and a transformative leader serving as the Chief Operations Officer (COO) at the Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association (AIDA). With over 20 years of experience in Indigenous affairs, she is dedicated to creating safe, inclusive, and empowering environments, with a strong focus on advancing Indigenous leadership and … Continued

Notice of Special General Meeting (SGM)

The Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association (AIDA) would like to notify members of a Special General Meeting (SGM) taking place on Tuesday 8 October at 7:30pm ADST. Members are invited to attend the SGM to consider and vote on the adoption of a new AIDA constitution. This meeting marks an important step in AIDA’S ongoing development, … Continued