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G’day, my name is Brodie Yuttaman Jack Seymour. I am a final-year medical student at Griffith University and currently serve as the Student Director for the Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association (AIDA). I grew up on Kalkadoon Country (Mount Isa) and am a proud member of the Balarnu mob near the Northern Territory border. Maintaining strong … Continued

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

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.   This experience is underpinned by Donna’s many decades in the healthcare sector, as a Registered … Continued

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

Dr Karen Nicholls is a Torres Strait Islander woman. A Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practice (RACGP), she has significant experience working in the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health sector.  Dr Nicholls represents the Indigenous Medical workforce on multiple boards and committees, including Joint College Training Services (JCTS), the Royal Australian College of General Practice (RACGP) … Continued

Jessica Storrar is a Yuin woman currently based on Kuku Yalanji land in Far North Queensland. She is in her sixth and final year of medicine at James Cook University (JCU). Jessica has served as both JCU’s SRC representative as well as her medical student association’s Indigenous representative throughout her time at university. Jessica hopes … Continued

Dr Natalie Pink is a Nyikina woman (familial ties to the Kimberley) and born on Kaurna land, where she has lived most of her life. Dr Pink is a fellow of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) and she has been an AIDA Board Director for two years. We asked Dr Pink … Continued