As a mother and descendant of the Stolen Generation, Evie has an acute understanding of the mother-baby relationship and the importance of nourishing that bond. Her completed studies in Honours Law and a Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies have revealed the multifaceted ways in which First Nations families continue to be taken advantage of and misunderstood by the australian system. This project will assist generations of mothers, babies, and their families as every mother deserves the opportunity to unreservedly enjoy raising their children. It is her goal that every mother experience the peace of mind that the provision of necessities and ongoing support affords. Evie is a current PhD Student at Southern Cross University.

A mother and a descendent of the Stolen Generation, with 40-years’ experience working with children in many environments. Her passions have been to teach sustainability, and land regeneration. Additionally, working in Aboriginal education and writing Aboriginal literacy programs. Her career has revealed the systematic disadvantage of Indigenous communities. As one of four children in a very poor family, she wants to continue to actively affect change in this area. This project ensures that mothers and babies have a good start in life and allows her the opportunity to reconnect with, and support, First Nations communities.

Delta Kay is an Arakwal Bumberbin Bundjalung woman, proud mother and grandmother passionate about sharing culture and protecting Country. Delta is passionate about promoting awareness, understanding and mutual respect between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people. She does this by sharing her culture and ensuring it’s protected through her business Explore Byron Bay. Delta has extensive experience in early childhood development. As a proud Arakwal woman she brings strong connection with the Northern Rivers and exceptional knowledge and skills from her work teaching and mentoring in regional and remote communities.

Pam’s life has been a journey, 25 years a dentist, 22 years as a businesswoman, food producer, farmer & author. Co-founder of 2 family businesses, Brookfarm and Cape Byron Distillery. As a mother and grandmother she cares deeply about the importance of giving First Nations mothers and children the best start in life. Pam passionately believes a childhood grounded in family and supported by community is so important for the right start in life. She joined this project to help make a difference to the health and welfare of families and to build connection with trusted community supports.

David is professor of evidence-based medicine at Bond University on the Gold Coast. He is active in population health and has worked for the World Health Organisation. He lived in Canada for 10 years, six of them as director of a big data centre. In this position he worked extensively with First Nations in establishing a health data centre. This was established under the principles of indigenous data sovereignty and provides a framework for extensive research performed by First Nations scientists on behalf of their communities in Ontario.