'I belong to the Wiradjuri people of central western New South Wales, on my mother’s side of the family. I’ve worked in Aboriginal affairs for about 25 years, and in Aboriginal health for more than 10. I completed university study as a mature aged student at Australian National University, Canberra, which was very empowering. In recent years I’ve worked in Aboriginal health policy, including the Australian Department of Health, the Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association and Indigenous Allied Health Australia.' (Introduction)