Dr Vinka Barunga – Director

Dr Vinka Barunga is a Worrora woman from the Kimberley. Her Country runs along the north west coast of Western Australia and includes Walcott Inlet, Buccaneer Archipelago, Montgomery Reef and Prince Regent River. Her people are saltwater people, and along with Ngarinyin and Wunumbal language groups, they live in Mowanjum Community, and are united as custodians of Wandjina lore.

She was born and grew up in Mowanjum Aboriginal Community and the town of Derby. Growing up among her family and culture had a significant impact in shaping and inspiring her dreams – igniting her desire to help her people and pursue medicine.