Deb Duthie

Dr. Deb Duthie is an Associate Professor at Queensland University of Technology's School of Public Health & Social Work within the Faculty of Health. With an extensive publication record spanning over a decade, she is a recognized scholar in Indigenous knowledge systems, cultural safety, and decolonizing practices within health and social work education. Her work consistently centers Indigenous perspectives and challenges colonial structures in academic and professional contexts.

Dr. Duthie's research interests focus on Indigenous knowledge sovereignty, cultural safety in health and social work, and decolonizing educational practices. Her scholarship examines how power operates within institutions, the manifestations of whiteness in professional settings, and strategies for creating genuinely inclusive spaces for Indigenous communities. She has made significant contributions to understanding trauma in Indigenous communities and developing culturally appropriate models of care and education.

Her recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory toward examining systemic issues of power, race, and colonialism in health and education systems. Dr. Duthie's work increasingly addresses critical whiteness studies and the implementation of anti-racist practices in professional settings, with numerous 2025 publications forthcoming on topics including food justice, power dynamics, and racism in institutional contexts.

While specific awards are not documented in the available materials, Dr. Duthie's extensive collaborative work across multiple institutions and disciplines speaks to her standing in the field. Her research consistently involves community-based approaches and partnerships with Indigenous communities, particularly evident in projects like the Jimbelunga Model of Care and culturally safe education practices across health disciplines.

As an educator, Dr. Duthie has focused on transforming social work curricula to authentically incorporate Indigenous knowledge and perspectives. Her work on the Indigenous Knowledges Minor at QUT represents significant contributions to decolonizing university education and preparing future professionals to work respectfully with Indigenous communities.