Our Team

The Indigenous Health Team (from L to R): Dr Andrew Goodman, Sophie Wright-Pedersen, Dr Hannah Law, Professor Ray Mahoney, Lucinda Jones, Tiana Thorne, Mel Kilburn

The Indigenous Health Program at CSIRO brings together a diverse range of experiences, skills, and cultural backgrounds, which is a strength in addressing the complex health challenges faced by Indigenous communities. Each team member contributes a unique perspective, whether through lived experience, scientific expertise, or cultural understanding, fostering a holistic approach to health solutions.

Our team is spread across the east coast of Australia with members in Cairns, Townsville, Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne. For more information on each team member and their role, please see their profiles linked below.

Indigenous Science Research Director

CERC Postdoctoral Fellow

Research Scientist

Research Fellow, PhD Student (JCU)

Research Technician

Mel Kilburn

PhD Candidate (JCU)