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Melanie spent 15 years working in the university sector and has taught in Aboriginal studies, specifically in cultural safety and community engagement.
Growing up in a remote community and being involved in sport and social activities such as netball, jiu-jitsu and boxing provided Mel with a sense of belonging and purpose. Now as a coach Mel is determined to provide that sense of belonging to the teams and affiliated clubs she leads.
Melanie is an Awabakal and Worimi woman from the Newcastle and Port Stephens areas of New South Wales and for the last twenty years has been located on Kabi Kabi country in the City of Moreton Bay, Queensland. Melanie spent 15 years working in the university sector and has taught in Aboriginal studies, specifically in cultural safety and community engagement. She is a graduate of Wollotuka, the school of Aboriginal Studies, University of Newcastle, where she completed a Bachelor of Aboriginal Studies. She brings a deep experience in community engagement and has also and in 2019 Mel founded Black Wattle Professional Services an Aboriginal consulting business to support meaningful collaboration and culturally responsive practices for Aboriginal peoples and communities. She has experience in developing Indigenous led frameworks, and has a history of being involved as both a player and coach in Netball.
University lecturing in Indigenous Studies, especially in health and education.
Bachelor of Aboriginal Studies
Dr lisahunter, from Monash University, brings four decades of ACHPER involvement spanning teaching, leadership and research. Their work champions equity, diversity and ecosocial justice in HPE, strengthening research partnerships, First Peoples-led initiatives, and collaboration across education and community sectors.
Hugh is a Senior Lecturer in Health and Physical Education at Queensland University of Technology, with extensive experience in teacher education, curriculum development, assessment moderation and school leadership. An ACHPER Fellow, he serves on state and national committees advancing health and physical education.
Dr Joe Scott is a Senior Lecturer in Health and Physical Education at University of the Sunshine Coast. His research focuses on designing and implementing innovative school and community strategies that empower young people to lead healthy, active lifestyles and reduce chronic disease risk.
As Chair of the Health Promoting Schools Committee, Melisa leads ACHPER’s engagement in health education. Drawing on her research, she understands educators’ challenges and aims to develop practical strategies that support effective health-promoting practices without increasing teacher workload
As CEO of Foodcore, Megan drives initiatives that leverage the power of nutrition to improve wellbeing, strengthen communities, and create healthier food environments. She is committed to increasing access to nutritious food and building the skills and confidence to prepare it for group both big and small, as well as families.
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