2021 Chalmers Oration

The 2021 Chalmers Oration was held on Thursday 23 September at our Bedford Park campus, featuring a panel discussion with Miliwanga Sandy Wurrben and Stuart McGrath.

The topic for the evening was Cultural Leadership in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health – Perspectives on Cultural Awareness and Cultural Safety.

The event began with a Smoking Ceremony, led by Kaurna Elders Michael Kumatpi Marrutya O'Brien and Senior Elder on Campus, Uncle Lewis Yerloburka O'Brien. 

Associate Professor Simone Ulalka Tur then chaired a panel discussion with: Miliwanga Sandy Wurrben, teacher, artist, healer, Aboriginal health leader and globally renowned ambassador, and Stuart McGrath, recipient of the 2021 NT Young Australian of the Year award, and an Aboriginal health practitioner. On graduation, Stuart will become the first Yolŋu registered nurse.