Research Officers

Research officer, School of Medicine, is currently working on weight management trials involving patients with eating disorders and mental health problems.

Hir joined THRI in September 2017 as a Research Assistant and has worked on a number of projects. She has experience working on several mixed-methods studies mainly focusing on marginalized populations such as homeless families, women experiencing complex trauma, mental health disorders, and substance abuse.

Liz has joined THRI as Research Officer for the Evaluation of the Aboriginal Transfer of Care (ATOC) program for South West Sydney Local Health District, bringing expertise in qualitative research methods to this large mixed-methods study.

Ronda is a Research Assistant working across various diabetes prevention projects with Professor David Simmons and his team. Her primary role is community engagement with those at highest risk of diabetes and those living with diabetes.

Beatrice joined THRI as a Research Assistant in July 2018, working with Associate Professor Ilse Blignault and Frances (Aunty Fran) Bodkin on Bush Medicines. Beatrice has research background in microbiology and analytical chemistry, with experience in mixed-methods research having completed her Masters of Research working in partnership with an Aboriginal organisation investigating their Bush Medicines.

Kyar Wilkey is a Research Assistant with Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing team at THRI under Maridulu Budyari Gumal (SPHERE). Kyar has a background in psychology and completed her honours thesis on trauma in the Aboriginal community in South Australia.