Dr Lydia Pitcher

Ms Megan Shuttleworth is a Yugambeh and Torres Strait Islander woman who grew up on Minjungbal country in rural Northern New South Wales. She is in her final year (4th) year of the Doctor of Medicine program at Griffith University, Queensland. Megan is grateful for the support of the 2023 Purple Bush Medicine Leaves Bursary, to provide an opportunity to expand academically and connect with leading health professionals across the country. Megan aims to be a part of the health workforce responsible for developing and implementing programs which are both community driven and aim to improve the health outcomes of First Peoples.

Dr Julia-Rose Satre is a Yawuru woman who was fortunate to not only grow up in Country Broome Western Australia, but also in Cairns Far North Queensland. She is a member of the Australian Indigenous Doctor’s Association (AIDA) and plans to use the Purple Bush Medicine Leaves Bursary to enable her to attend the annual AIDA conference this year.

Our esteemed colleague and friend, Dr Laurel Macintosh OBE has passed away peacefully aged 98, on Saturday 5 November, with family members at her side. Dr Macintosh as one of our most senior members, was a trail blazer for working women and in particular Medical Women. She remained interested and… Read More »Vale Dr Laurel Macintosh OBE