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Our mob brings together a wealth of cultural knowledge, lived experiences, and professional expertise in smoking cessation and community health. Each team member is deeply committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our people, drawing strength from our rich cultural heritage to create innovative, culturally appropriate solutions.
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From Elders who guide our vision to young leaders shaping the future of Indigenous health, our team represents the vibrant tapestry of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We understand the unique challenges our people face and are passionate about empowering our communities to lead healthier, smoke-free lives.
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We're your neighbors, friends, and family. We're here to walk alongside you on your journey to better health, offering support, understanding, and a connection to culture every step of the way​.
Join us to create a healthier future for our mob, one story, one community, and one smoke-free breath at a time.
Wiradjuri woman with connections to Mudgee and Gundagai, a mother of four, social worker, and health researcher who developed the Which Way? program to engage communities in culturally safe smoking and vaping cessation care.
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Michelle Kennedy
Wiradjuri
Proud Saltwater Worimi woman from Karuah and a Traditional Owner from the Gummipingal Clan of North Arm Cove. My work background has been in education, training, health and community engagement. I am a Tobacco Treatment Specialist, Educator and Aboriginal Health Worker.
Joley
Foster​
Worimi
I am a proud Wiradjuri man from Dubbo Central West NSW my family connections also steam to Brewarrina and Moree in far west NSW. I have recently completed my Bachelor of social science and have been a part of the Which Way? team for over 4 years.
Kayden
Roberts-Barker
Wiradjuri
Worimi woman connected to Karuah Mission and Port Stephens, NSW; research assistant for the Which Way? Program and medical student at the University of Newcastle. I love spending time on country with friends and family, and enjoying Taylor Swift's music.
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Tanika
Ridgeway
Worimi
As a proud Noongar woman and medical doctor, I've been a part of Which Way?'s growth of impactful community projects. My passion for Indigenous health drives my work, while I find balance in connecting with country and spending time with my family and my cattle dog Pickle.
Sian
Maidment
Noongar
Proud Torres Strait Islander woman with connections to the Kaurareg and Mualgal Clans. A proud mother of three children, a psychology student and a research assistant for the school of Medicine and Public Health at the University of Newcastle.
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Zabowie
Mills
Kaurareg Clan
I am a post-doctoral researcher working across the Which Way? projects. My research focuses on improving health outcomes through equitable access to health care and services.
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Kade
Booth
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I am a proud Goori man with family links to the Dunghutti, Gumbaynggirr and Worimi nations. I am father of 3 daughters. Passionate about film, photography, and infusing culture with digital storytelling. Currently the Which Way? Comms Officer bringing community stories within research to life.
Raymond
Kelly
Worimi
Proud Gomeroi woman from North West NSW living on Worimi/Awabakal country with my son. Social worker for 14+ years and now work in Aboriginal health research at the University of Newcastle. Passionate about helping our communities to lead, govern and implement their own research.
Felicity
Collis
Gomeroi
Proud Gamilaroi woman from the Natty/Darlington family, connected to the Naomi River run. Mother of three, Neonatal nurse who is passionate about providing care in vulnerable times for our mob and a PhD student exploring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health in the Neonatal space to improve cultural safety in these settings.
Jess
Bennett
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I am a Senior Research Academic with more than 10 years’ experience conducting public health and health services research. I am passionate about supporting Indigenous-led research that aims to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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Jamie
Bryant
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I have a background in Science and Project Management and am honored to be a part of the Which Way? team, contributing my skills to support their leadership in the crucial work of improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
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Felicity
Fraser
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About Our Art
Jake Simon - I.Y.D.A
The Which Way? artwork was created by INYADOTART ( I.Y.D.A) to encapsulate the journey and the people that make up the program. This piece shares stories of land and sea, throughout symbolic iconography used to represent First Nations People and our brothers and sisters from the Torres Strait.
