Aboriginal Chronic Conditions Conference: Prevention - journey towards wellness

Please join us for a two-day professional development and networking conference to support participation, collaboration and learning across the Aboriginal health sector. The conference topics are in-line with NAIDOC’s theme this year of: Voice Treaty Truth Let’s work together for a shared future Stay posted for further details!

The conference topics are in line with NAIDOC’s theme this year of “Voice, Treaty and Truth - Let’s Work Together for a Shared Future. The focus on prevention towards a journey of wellness.

Presenters

Eileen Byers

Aboriginal Health Practitioner

Proud Bundjalung woman participant in the Indigenous Marathon Project and working for Bulgarr Ngaru Medical Aboriginal Corporation

Dr Derek Chong

Psychiatrist

Proud Djabuganjdji and Yuggera man with over 20 years in Mental Health and Queensland’s first Indigenous Psychiatrist

Troy Combo

Healthy for Life Program Manager

Proud Bundjalung man with over 20 years in health at National, Statewide and Local level and working at Bulgarr Ngaru Medical Aboriginal Corporation

Shelle Cowan

Aboriginal Specialist Trauma Counsellor

Proud Bundjalung and Gambaynggirr women working in trans-generational and inter-generational trauma with community in Grafton

Vanessa Crowther

Regional Project Manager

Quality Improvement Data Analysis working for the North Coast Primary Health Network in Lismore

Tyson Ferguson

Aboriginal Health Worker Care Coordinator

Proud Gumbaynggirr/Bundjalung man from the Coffs Coast. Currently completing his Cert IV in ATSI Primary Health Care Practice, working at Galambila Aboriginal Health Service.

Joyce Graham

Director of Gabanmali

Proud Kamilaroi woman from Moree NSW, has qualifications in community counselling and worked in Aboriginal health across government, non-government and private practice.

David E Haupt

Counsellor

Director and National Trainer, Nedley Depression and Anxiety Recovery Program

Ragina Rogers

Integrated Aboriginal Chronic Care Coordinator

Proud Aboriginal woman with Wiradjuri (Maternal) and Maori ancestry. Worked in health for nearly 20 years as a Paramedic and now at the NNSW LHD Tweed on a regional program as IACC coordinator

Amy Tyrell

Coordinator - Planning and Performance

Lives and works in Lismore with 15 years experience in data analytics, program evaluation, and research in health and social sector organisations.

Anna Law

End of Life Care Project Coordinator

Lives and works in Lismore for past 15 years as a nurse in community and for Local Health District to improve the end of life care we provide

Helene Wightman

Consultant Pharmacist

Lived and worked on the North Coast NSW for 30 years as a Registered Pharmacist with 10 years in Aboriginal Health

Kylie Wyndham

Clinical Nurse Consultant

Works for NNSW and has worked as a Nurse in Aboriginal Health across regional, rural and remote areas