qualifications: MBBS, B Med Sc, FRACP, MPH, PhD
contribution: Study conception and design, Acquisition of data, Analysis and interpretation of data, Drafting of manuscript, Critical revision
position: Chief Investigator A
Dr Christine Jeffries-Stokes is a Paediatrician who has been working in clinical practice and research in the Goldfields of Western Australia for more than 20 years. She has a PhD and a Masters in Public Health. Along with senior Wongutha woman, Annette Stokes, Christine is a Chief Investigator for the Western Desert Kidney Health Project (WDKHP), which has demonstrated new and innovative methods of community engagement. The WDKHP has drawn attention to environmental contaminants as a potentially significant contributor to chronic disease. She has a strong record of collaborative research with the Aboriginal community and has established strong community networks.
contribution: Study conception and design, Acquisition of data, Analysis and interpretation of data, Drafting of manuscript, Critical revision
position: Chief Investigator B
Annette Stokes is a senior woman of the Wongutha Tribe of the Eastern Goldfields. Annette spent her early life around the Goldfields with her family and learning the language and culture of her people. She has a background in early childhood education and has completed Aboriginal health worker training. She has been integral to several major health and research projects in the Goldfields region and her contribution to medicine was recognised in 2004 when she was awarded the Fiona Stanley medal and in 2017 when she was made a Member of the Order of Australia. Annette is a gifted musician and artist. She has combined all her amazing talents as a chief investigator for the Western Desert Kidney Health Project, running 30 research and arts residencies in 11 remote towns and communities over 3 years.
contribution: Study conception and design, Critical revision
position: Associate Investigator
Lockie has over 25 years experience consulting in a diverse range of industries. These include, construction and mining crews, railway workers, tertiary education staff and students, Aboriginal health workers, disability professionals and firefighters. Lockie has a warm and generous interest in people and has the ability to engage with audiences. Originally completing his nursing training he combines his experience in health, business and the arts with a commitment to improve mental health literacy in the community and workplaces. Lockie also has a BA in English majoring in Journalism and is a graduate of the Australian Rural Leadership Program course 17. Currently Lockie is the Director of Fullsky a consultancy that provides a port folio of services. He is a popular key note speaker and has contributed to many boards, funding bodies and advisory councils across Australia. Lockie is based in Perth and available to travel.
contribution: Analysis and interpretation of data, Drafting of manuscript, Critical revision
position: Senior Biostatistician
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Biostatistician RCSWA
Linda Anderson (deceased)
contribution: Analysis and interpretation of data
position: Associate Investigator
contribution: Analysis and interpretation of data, Critical revision
position: Adjunct Associate Professor
Retired from active service, but still working in the areas of public health teaching and competencies, Indigenous health, communicable disease, water and sanitation, plus many other areas!Journal editor, reviewer for many journals and organisations.
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Annual Rural Health Conference, 7–10 May 2024, New Orleans, LA, USA
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12th International Primary Care Respiratory Group (IPCRG) World Conference, 9&nash; 11 May 2024, Athens, Greece
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Victorian Rural Health Conference 2024, 17–19 May 2024, Mildura, Vic., Australia
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BC Rural Health Conference 2024, 24–26 May 2024, Whistler, BC, Canada
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The 16th International Conference on eHealth, Telemedicine, and Social Medicine (eTELEMED 2024), 26–30 May 2024, Barcelona, Spain
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Rethinking Remote 2024 Conference, 6–7 June 2024, Eden Court, Inverness, Scotland
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13th EURIPA Rural Health Forum, 20–22 June 2024, Lincoln, UK
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International Conference on Rural Nursing and Rural Health (ICRNRH), 15–16 July 2024, Bali, Indonesia
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The Australasian College of Dermatologists 8th Rural Dermatology Meeting, 6–8 September 2024, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
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UBUNTU 2024: People, Place, and Policy for Community Wellness, 10–13 September 2024, Cape Town, South Africa
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23rd International Balint Congress, 9–13 September 2024, Boulder, CO, USA
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17th National Rural Health Conference, 16–18 September 2024, Perth, WA, Australia
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15th National Rural & Remote Allied Health Conference (SARRAH), 21–23 October 2024, Mildura, Australia
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RMA24, 23–26 October 2024, Darwin, NT, Australia
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International Conference on Rural Nursing and Rural Health (ICRNRH), 28–29 October 2024, Lisbon, Portugal
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15th National Rural & Remote Allied Health Conference: Going the distance, 21–23 October 2024, Mildura, Vic., Australia
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11th Biennial Pacific Region Indigenous Doctors Congress (PRIDoC) 2024, 2–6 December 2024, Kaurna Country, Adelaide, Australia
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