Danielle Manton

Danielle Manton is a Lecturer and Director of Indigenous Health Education at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Faculty of Health. Her role focuses on curriculum design to embed Indigenous Graduate Attributes into health programs, emphasizing community consultation and collaboration with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. She holds a PhD in Indigenous Health (current candidate) alongside degrees in Arts/Communication Management and Education.

Research & Projects: Danielle leads and collaborates on initiatives like the Bunya Project (curriculum development), the Grog Survey App (digital health intervention), and the Aboriginal Allied Health Workforce Pathways project. She has secured funding from UTS, NSW Health, and other organizations, totaling over $200K across multiple grants since 2018.

Key Contributions:

• Developed culturally responsive teaching methods and health curricula.
• Advocated for Indigenous health equity through policy and education.
• Collaborates with organizations like Baabayn Aboriginal Corporation and First Peoples Disability Network.

Teaching & Service: Teaches courses including Indigenous Health and Wellbeing and Health Promotion in Aboriginal Contexts. Served on committees for accreditation (Australian Physiotherapy Council), research governance (UTS Research Committee), and equity initiatives within UTS. Actively peer reviews for journals like Health Sociology Review and Nurse Education Today.

Expertise: Indigenous health education, cultural safety, digital health tools, and community-driven research methodologies.