Stella Boyd-Ford

Stella Boyd-Ford is a Post Doctoral Research Fellow at the School of Public Health, University of Queensland. She specializes in co-designing culturally safe healthcare services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, with expertise in food security, paediatric nutrition, and community health. Her work integrates health promotion, nutrition interventions, and community-driven initiatives to improve health outcomes.

• Education: Background as an Accredited Practicing Dietitian.

Her research focuses on empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families through digital resources and collaborating with healthcare practitioners and educators. She actively engages in outreach, publications, and media to translate research into actionable insights.

Her contributions include the 2023 research report on designing frameworks for First Nations communities, highlighting her commitment to Indigenous health equity and interdisciplinary collaboration.