Presenters

Madeline Lawford

Nirrumbuk Environmental Health And Services

Madeline is a Nyul Nyul woman and has always been passionate about supporting others. After completing boarding school in Perth, Madeline took up an opportunity in Cairns to complete her Certificate III Community Services and Certificate IV Indigenous Mental Health (Suicide Prevention).

Over the following years Madeline would use these skills to support others in her community that were facing challenges or tough times in life.

Madeline undertook volunteer and part-time work for Nirrumbuk Environmental Health and services prior to commencing a full time role as an Environmental Health Worker.Madeline takes the lead in consultation with community women’s group and assisting in health promotion and school education sessions.