Emily Armstrong

Emily Armstrong is a Research Fellow at Charles Darwin University's Faculty of Health and Molly Wardaguga Research Centre, specializing in intercultural communication within health and early childhood contexts. Her work focuses on collaborative research with Yolŋu First Nations Australians in North-East Arnhem Land, prioritizing culturally responsive methodologies. She holds a PhD (2023) and has contributed to training programs in intercultural communication both nationally and internationally.

• Education: PhD (2023), Charles Darwin University

Her research interests include:

• Intercultural healthcare communication
• Cross-cultural early childhood assessment
• Indigenous knowledge systems
• Health system transformation for accessibility

Key projects include co-designing health interventions with Yolŋu communities and improving pandemic communication strategies. Recent publications emphasize collaborative methodologies and culturally safe healthcare practices. Awards include the Tarrn Doon Nonin Health Research Ethics Award (2019) and recognition as an NT Allied Health Professional of the Year (2024).