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Professor Troy Meston is the First Nations Research Lead at the Gulbali Institute, Charles Sturt University, and a faculty member in the One Basin Cooperative Research Centre. A Gamilaroi man from Southwestern Queensland, he specializes in Indigenous research methodologies, decolonial praxis, and culturally responsive education. His work bridges critical Indigenous studies with practical applications in health, education, and environmental stewardship.
His career includes roles at the Australian Sports Commission (developing the Yulunga: Indigenous Games publication), Australian Institute of Sport, and Australian Council for Educational Research. He has advised governmental bodies like the Prime Minister and Cabinet on Indigenous education and digital child research.
Research focuses include Indigenous health/wellbeing, climate justice, and Indigenous digital activism. Notable projects include the Deadly Gaming Pilot and Storywork-based teacher training. His work emphasizes amplifying Indigenous voices through media, arts, and technology while confronting colonial legacies in education systems.
Publications span education reform, Indigenous media, and cross-cultural praxis. Current initiatives include advancing Indigenous digital literacy and eco-communicative democracy in climate action.
