Postgraduate Students and Research Trainees
Mr Caleb Rivers Masters of Research Student
Caleb is a Kija, Gooniyandi, Wongi and Yamatji man with a background in Medical Science. Caleb is interested in the application of Indigenous data sovereignty principles and improving the health and wellbeing of Elders. He is combining these passions to deliver tangible outcomes for Indigenous peoples and pursue a Masters degree.
Ms Lianne Gilchrist Master of Research Student
Lianne is a Yamatji woman from Western Australia with a strong allied health background. She began her career as an Occupational Therapist and has gone on to combine her passion in improving the health of her community with research. Lianne worked as a research officer, where she supported Dr Kate Smith in developing the first of its kind, culturally specific quality of life tool for older Aboriginal people in urban and regional areas.
She is now undertaking a Master by Research at The University of Western Australia’s Good Spirit Good Life Centre for Research Excellence in Indigenous Ageing, to further expand the Good Spirit Good Life Quality of life tool by adapting if for use in remote areas and in the Torres Strait Islands. Lianne has presented at national and international conferences and is an emerging early career researcher.
Research Question - Adapting the GSGL QoL tool for use in remote areas and in the Torres Strait.
Mr Kevin Taylor Masters of Research Student
Kevin is a Noongar-Yamatji man with ties to Amangu and Ballardong Country in the south western area of Western Australia. Kevin is a lecturer at The University of Western Australia's School of Indigenous Studies. He lectures on Aboriginal health and culture, with a particular focus on Noongar culture.
Kevin is currently pursuing a Masters degree. He will co-design and education package of the Good Spirit Good Life with and for the aged care workforce.