The Advisory Board of the Ngangk Yira Institute For Change advises on the strategic direction of the Institute, including: achieving its vision; ongoing research strategy; sustainability; and impact.

The Advisory Board is comprised of scientific members, cultural members and senior leaders from key organisations in sectors related to the work of Ngangk Yira. Some members represent an organisation whilst others are members by virtue of their skills and expertise.

Rhonda Marriott 2024

Professor Rhonda Marriott

Pro Vice Chancellor, Ngangk Yira Institute for Change

Marie Taylor

Aunty Marie Taylor

Whadjuk Elder

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Lesley Nelson

CEO, South West Aboriginal Medial Service

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Rod Holme

Manager, Remote Essential Services Water Quality, Water Corporation

Professor John Challis

Professor John RG Challis

BSc PhD DSc CBiol FRSB FRCOG FCAHS FRSC

Fiona Stanley

Professor Fiona Stanley AC

Co-Patron, Ngangk Yira Research Centre for Aboriginal Health and Social Equity

Amy House

Amy House

CEO, Grow Strategic

Wendy Casey

Wendy Casey

Director, Aboriginal Health Policy Directorate

Adjunct Associate Professor Learne Durrington

Learne Durrington

Adjunct Associate Professor, CEO of WA Primary Health Alliance

Glenn Pearson

Associate Professor Glenn Pearson

Director First Nations Strategy and Leadership at the Telethon Kids Institute