The 7th Annual Ngar-wu Wanyarra Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health Conference
The annual Ngar-wu Wanyarra Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Conference is delivered by The University of Melbourne, Department of Rural Health and is in its 7th year running.
Our aim for the conference is to facilitate the exchange of information on key issues in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ health and wellbeing through the delivery of high impact keynote addresses by national leaders from within the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. The conference also provides a forum for the presentation of cutting-edge program initiatives and research findings in Aboriginal health and wellbeing by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health practitioners and their colleagues
Conference date: Wednesday 12th of October 2022
Location: The Department of Rural Health, Shepparton campus on Yorta Yorta Country or online
Registrations are now open, we look forward to welcoming you there.
Event Program & Presenters
To view the conference program, full list of presenters and abstracts, click below. Please note that this program is subject to change so please refer to this web page for latest updates.
Conference Program & Presenter Biographies
Keynote Speakers
Adam Goodes (virtually attending)
Ex-AFL footballer and anti-racism advocate
Adam Goodes is a proud Adnyamathanha man, known for his leadership within the Indigenous community. In 2009, Adam set up The Goodes-O'Loughlin Foundation with former Sydney Swans teammate Michael O'Loughlin. The GO Foundation's vision is to create a brighter future for Indigenous children through education. He is a dual AFL Brownlow Medallist and premiership player for the Sydney Swans, four-time All-Australian, member of the Indigenous Team of the Century and representative in the International Rules Series. Adam Goodes holds an elite place in Australian Football League’s history.
Sue-Anne Hunter
Commissioner for the Yoorrook Justice Commission
Sue-Anne Hunter is a proud Wurundjeri and Ngurai illum Wurrung woman and is a Commissioner for the Yoorrook Justice Commission. As a qualified social worker, Ms Hunter has worked with Aboriginal children and families for over 18 years and previously had oversight of all the cultural clinical healing services at the Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency. Sue-Anne was also co-chair of the ‘Family matters’ campaign to end the over-representation of Aboriginal children in out-of-home care. Sue-Anne was the National Sector Development Manager for SNAICC – National Voice for our Children.
Registration
This year we are excited to deliver the conference in-person at The University of Melbourne Shepparton campus on Yorta Yorta Country. Guests will experience an immersive conference experience, listen to experts in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and participate in cultural workshops and activities. Online conference attendance option is available via the Virtual Attendee Hub*.
Ticket Pricing
| Face to Face - Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander delegate | $40 |
| Online - Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander delegate | $25 |
| Face to Face - Non Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander delegate | $100 |
| Online - Non Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander delegate | $60 |
| Conference dinner at Parklake Shepparton (optional & for in-person attendees only) | $50 |
| Craft workshop by Kaiela Arts (optional & for in-person attendees only) | $15 |
Resources
Find us on social media
Twitter: @UDRH_VIC
Facebook: @DepartmentofRuralHealth
LinkedIn: University of Melbourne, Department of Rural Health
Contact
For event inquiries please contact Di Doyle , Event Coordinator :
T: +61 3 5823 4512
E: aboriginal-health@unimelb.edu.au
The 6th annual Ngar-wu Wanyarra Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Conference in 2019:
Dhungala Kaiela Batja Malnigan Dance Group
Guests listening to presenter Ms Patricia Anderson at the 6th annual Ngar-wu Wanyarra Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Conference in 2019
Conference artwork: Mr Norman Stewart, 'Kidneys of the Dungala' 2014, Community / Language Group: Yorta Yorta.