Associate Professor Michael Doyle, a proud Bardi man, has built a remarkable career in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health with over 20 years of experience. His journey began as a health worker in his home community of Broome, Western Australia, before transitioning into health research. Now, Michael leads the Aboriginal and Priority Populations team at the Edith Collins Centre, focusing on improving health services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

When Michael first arrived at the University, the transition from community-based work to academia felt unfamiliar, but he quickly found a sense of belonging. “I felt quite comfortable here immediately,” he says. “I was coming from community control, so universities were a bit strange to me. But once I was here, I felt safe, secure, and strong at the University of Sydney.”

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