Researcher biography

Jethro is a Gangulu man from Central Queensland. Jethro has a 20+ year career in health services with both government and non-government organisations within Central Queensland. During this time Jethro has had the opportunity to work in various capacities ranging from Indigenous Health Worker, Clinical Nurse Consultant and Nurse Unit Manager. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health, Blood Borne Viruses and Sexually Transmitted infections, Health Equity and Public Health have been particular interest areas during this time. Jethro is a current MPhil candidate and plans to complete further studies with the goal of aiding improved Health Equity and reduction of health expectancy gaps for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations within Australia.