Rosalie Thackrah

Rosalie Thackrah is an Adjunct Senior Lecturer at the School of Population and Global Health, The University of Western Australia. With over 25 years of experience, she has taught health science students at Curtin University in Perth and Singapore. She was awarded the Australian Learning and Teaching Council Award for Excellence in Indigenous Education in 2010. Her research focuses on health disparities, Aboriginal women's health, cultural safety in healthcare, and rural health equity, with significant contributions through the Western Australian Centre for Rural Health.

Education:

• Postgraduate qualifications in anthropology
• Postgraduate qualifications in education

Research Interests: Her work addresses systemic inequities in healthcare delivery, particularly for Indigenous populations. Key areas include improving cultural safety in health professional education, enhancing access to cancer care in remote regions, and fostering Aboriginal student engagement in primary education. Her research aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals aimed at reducing health disparities and promoting inclusive education.

Publications: Over 20 peer-reviewed articles, including studies on Indigenous health navigation systems, educator perspectives on cultural competency, and longitudinal midwifery practice insights. Her work emphasizes qualitative methodologies to understand complex social determinants of health.

Awards:

• Australian Learning and Teaching Council Award (2010)

Grants & Collaborations: Extensive collaboration on regional healthcare projects, with notable contributions to Northern Territory cancer service improvements. Active in interdisciplinary networks addressing health equity and Indigenous health priorities.

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Western Australian Centre for Rural Health, focusing on translating research into policy and practice for underserved communities.