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Terri Farrelly is a Research Fellow at Macquarie University, affiliated with the School of Communication, Society and Culture and the Centre of Critical Indigenous Studies. She holds dual roles with the Australian Research Council's Centre of Excellence for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (CEVAW). Her research focuses on Aboriginal suicidology, truth-telling, and addressing systemic racism, with a particular emphasis on colonial commemorations and Indigenous resistance.
Education: Dr. Farrelly earned a Doctor of Health Science from Charles Sturt University (2008), investigating Aboriginal attitudes toward suicide prevention in the Shoalhaven and Illawarra regions.
Research Interests: Her work critiques colonial monuments (e.g., statues of Captain Cook), advocates for Indigenous self-determination, and explores intersections of mental health, identity, and colonial violence. Recent projects include co-authoring Monumental Disruptions (2023) and editing The Palgrave Handbook on Rethinking Colonial Collaborations (2023), which analyze colonial legacies and Indigenous resistance globally.
Professional Experience: Prior to academia, she worked in Indigenous health services (2001–2007) and led suicide prevention initiatives. She also founded The Echidna Group, a consultancy focused on Indigenous research and development (2005–2013).
Collaborations: Her networks span international scholars and Indigenous communities, addressing colonial memorials, mental health equity, and truth-telling initiatives.
