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Cindy is a proud Kokatha woman from the far west coast of South Australia, now based in Adelaide. As a Founding Director of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Palliative Care Association (NATSIPCA), she is dedicated to strengthening culturally safe and responsive palliative care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. With extensive experience as an Aboriginal Consultant in Palliative Care Education, Aged Care, and broader Aboriginal affairs across South Australia and the Northern Territory, Cindy has played a key role in the National PEPA Program and other national and state-level palliative care initiatives. Holding a Diploma in Project Management, alongside deep cultural knowledge and lived experience, Cindy has been instrumental in delivering Cultural Capability Training to service providers. Her work builds capacity in frontline staff, ensuring they can deliver culturally safe, relevant, and responsive palliative care. Through education and advocacy, she promotes greater access to and uptake of palliative care services within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Cindy is deeply committed to advocating for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, their families, and communities, ensuring strong connections to culture, kin, and country, and driving meaningful improvements in life outcomes. |