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Biography

Water is the basis of life, which, as a proud Alywarr (Ah/yell/wah/da) woman and Ecohydrologist means I study the interactions between the environment, water, and culture. This, I do with both a western science education but also with the Indigenous science philosophy of caring for and understanding Country.

From a young age I have been taught the importance of caring and respecting Country as well as the first peoples that continue to walk it. Currently, I am a part of a team that is investigating the water use of floodplain Eucalyptus trees in the Murray-Darling Basin and working with First Nations groups from around Australia, having meaningful conversations on what science they’d like to see done on their Country.

Previously, I worked on cattle stations as a Jillaroo and as an Indigenous Ranger, building my experience for working in very remote settings and in the field. Both positions were based throughout North-West QLD over a 9-year period.

Academic Qualifications

  • 2021

    BSc: Environmental Science
    Flinders University

  • 2021

    BSc: Biodiversity & Conservation
    Flinders University

Achievements and Awards

  • 2022-2024

    Successful applicant in the Superstars of STEM program
    Science & Technology

Current Roles

  • Field Lead
    Measuring water use of floodplain Eucalyptus floodplain species

  • Research Project Officer
    Caring for Country & Culture

  • Research Project Officer & Field Lead
    Indigenous co-led project - Waterlily resilience in the Georgina River Catchment

  • Research Project Officer
    Measuring Cultural Assets in collaboration with USQ

  • Research Project Officer - Field team member
    River Murray Monitoring Program