I am a proud Whadjuk Noongar and Yindjibarndi woman and am currently in my 2nd yearof Medical School at Monash university. Outside of my studies I am a part of an initiative to help increase university attendance for students from underrepresented backgrounds.  As well I try to involve pilates, yoga and pottery into my weekly schedule if time allowing.

My role model, my grandmother, Roni Ellis, was a strong Indigenous woman who proudly advocated for Indigenous communities across Australia and representation of our culture on a global scale. However, her remarkable work was unfortunately cut short due to falling ill, due to cancer and ultimately succumbing to her illness. Her passing was devastating for my family, but also for the many Indigenous communities she represented and the vital work she did to improve our people’s outcomes. For this reason, I have chosen to pursue a career in the medical field and aspire to help close the gap and make our
Indigenous communities feel more supported in their health journey and see better health outcomes.

My vision is to provide free healthcare to my community to all mob, in a setting that is culturally safe, sensitive, and empowering. I aim to create a space where
community members feel valued, and where healthcare is delivered with an understanding of the individual cultural and social needs of Indigenous peoples. In my
practice I want to integrate Western medicine with our traditional cultural health practices, creating a holistic approach that respects and honours Indigenous knowledge, values, and healing methods, and through this offer more comprehensive, unique, and culturally appropriate care. Additionally, I want to place a heavy focus on health education to improve health literacy and grow awareness about preventative health initiatives and the importance of early intervention.