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Lynette Bullen is a Lecturer in Medicine at the School of Rural Medicine, Charles Sturt University (CSU), and a proud Wiradjuri woman with nearly three decades of experience in drug and alcohol clinical work and research. She also holds an adjunct appointment as Associate Professor at La Trobe University’s School of Psychology and Public Health (2024–2027). Her work is deeply rooted in advancing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, particularly in rural and remote contexts.
Her research interests include:
- Alcohol and substance use in Indigenous communities
- Involuntary drug treatment policies
- Indigenous-led research methodologies
- Cultural safety in healthcare
- Data collection tools for risky drinking and methamphetamine use
Lynette’s recent publications reflect a strong trend toward community-driven, culturally responsive research. Her 2023 articles emphasize Indigenous leadership in alcohol research and clinician biases in referring Aboriginal clients to compulsory treatment, highlighting ethical and systemic challenges in rural health. Her work often involves collaboration with NHMRC-funded centres and local health districts.
Her scientific awards include:
- Aboriginal Health Researcher of the Year (2023)
- Allied Health Researcher of the Year (2022)
- Clinician of the Year, APSAD (2021)
- Emerging Researcher of the Year (2021)
Lynette has been instrumental in mentoring health and welfare students through clinical placements and guest lectures. She has contributed to education at TAFE NSW and CSU’s Djirruwang Mental Health Program. Her research is supported through collaborations with Western NSW Local Health District (WNSW LHD), NHMRC, and La Trobe University. She serves on key ethics and advisory bodies, including the Greater Western NSW Human Research Ethics Committee and the Scientific Advisory Committee for APSAD.
She leads and contributes to multiple active research projects, including:
- Chief Investigator on a Buvidal impact evaluation in a rural Aboriginal community
- Adapting the Grog Survey App for primary health care services
- NHMRC-funded Drug Survey App for methamphetamine data
- Research on adult drinking and child maltreatment (La Trobe University)
