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Carole Winfield is an Associate Lecturer at the School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, Murdoch University, within the College of Law, Arts and Social Sciences. With 25 years of community development practice, her work focuses on Aboriginal relationship building, Reconciliation, and empowering non-Aboriginal individuals to 'do their own work' in this space. Her practice is deeply informed by her family's history of grassroots community impact, including her father's foundational role in the Mundaring Shire's first Men's Shed.
Education:
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Community Development and Australian Indigenous Studies, Murdoch University
- Graduate Certificate in Social Impact, University of Western Australia (UWA)
Research Interests: Driven by ancestral and familial ties to community development, Carole prioritizes Indigenous-led frameworks and non-Aboriginal accountability in Reconciliation efforts. Her work bridges academic research with grassroots activism, emphasizing practical solutions for equitable community engagement.
Awards & Recognition:
- 2004 Community Development Award, Murdoch University
Professional Affiliations: Active member of Reconciliation WA, contributing to cross-sector initiatives promoting cultural awareness and social justice.
