Maria Mackay

Maria Mackay is an Associate Professor (Academic Leader, Indigenous Health) at the Graduate School of Medicine, University of Wollongong. She holds a D.Phil. in Person-centred Education from Queen Margaret University and an M.Sc. in Health Policy and Management from University of Wollongong. Her certifications include Registered Midwife, Paediatric Certificate, and Registered Nurse in Australia.

Education:

• D.Phil. (Person-centred Education), Queen Margaret University (2016–2021)
• M.Sc. (Health Policy and Management), University of Wollongong (2000–2005)

Her research focuses on Indigenous health, disaster recovery, and cultural determinants of health, with notable work on Aboriginal communities and climate-related disaster response. She leads projects addressing healthcare equity and has contributed to nursing education reforms. Maria has secured grants such as the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant for post-disaster mental health studies and collaborates with organizations like the Centre for Person-centred Practice Research. She currently supervises PhD candidates exploring topics like cultural determinants of health and antenatal interventions in Saudi Arabia.

Professional Affiliations:

• Affiliate Member, Centre for Person-centred Practice Research (since 2018)
• Member, Sigma Theta Tau International (since 2018)
• Friend, Foundation of Nursing Studies (since 2000)