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Cyrena Hunt-Madden is a Lecturer in Speech Pathology at Charles Sturt University's School of Allied Health, Exercise and Sports Sciences. A Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist, she delivers clinical services across hospitals, community health centres, Aboriginal health centres, schools, and preschools with expertise in child speech, language, and communication.
Her academic qualifications include:
- Master of Public Health, University of New South Wales (2023)
- Master of Speech Language Pathology, University of Sydney (2012)
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (2009)
Her research bridges public health and speech pathology to advance health equity and social justice. She investigates systemic barriers to healthcare access for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and LGBTIQ+ families, emphasizing culturally safe co-designed models of care. Her work actively promotes inclusion in clinical practice and policy development through community partnerships.
Recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on equity-driven speech pathology. Studies analyze urban Aboriginal children's access to services, stigma in healthcare for LGBTIQ+ families, and telepractice education innovations. These works collectively advocate for dismantling systemic barriers through culturally responsive frameworks and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Her professional recognition includes:
- Highly Commended, Charles Sturt Excellence Awards: Social Responsibility (2023)
Cyrena mentors Master of Speech Pathology students in paediatric language assessment, clinical reasoning, and cultural safety. She developed virtual work-integrated learning experiences to enhance telepractice competence. Her NSW Health project on LGBTIQ+ family experiences in maternity services directly informs curriculum development and clinical practice improvements through evidence-based recommendations.
She actively collaborates with the Children's Voices Centre and maintains research networks focused on Aboriginal health innovation and speech pathology service transformation.
