My name is Kaiara Braybrook and I am a proud Kuku Yalanji woman. My mob is from Far North Queensland and I have grown up immersed in the Wurundjeri community. I will soon finish my medical degree and am currently aspiring to be a General Practitioner. As a doctor I intend to work with Indigenous communities to advocate for culturally safe care and aid in bridging the gap in healthcare for Indigenous peoples.

As an Aboriginal woman, community and connection to country is constantly at the forefront of my mind and a pillar that shapes the way in which I act. Since starting medicine my main motivation has been to reach a position where I can give back to my community.

My plan has remained the same. That plan is to dedicate myself to this education and once completed, dedicate myself to improving health outcomes for Indigenous communities. As I stated during the interview process for medicine five years ago, my intention has always been to give back to the community in any way that I can. Throughout my life, I have been surrounded by family who have always been immersed in community. Whether that be aiding the community with law, introducing youth to sport or providing resources and safety to those who are in need, I have been witness to this and have always had the goal of doing a similar thing through medicine.

Following graduation, I hope to be someone that Indigenous patients will trust and to be a point of communication for those who need it, advocating for them and making cultural practices accessible. In the longer term, I intend to give back to the community by working in rural settings, and settings where there is a focus on Indigenous health. As a qualified medical practitioner, I intend to provide culturally safe care and aid in bridging the gap for better health outcomes for the Indigenous population.