Meet the Team

(Research Co-Lead)

Dr Sarira El-Den is a Pharmacist, Senior Lecturer and Master Mental Health First Aid Instructor at The University of Sydney School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney. 

University of Sydney

Profile: Dr Sarira El-Den (sydney.edu.au)

(Research Co-Lead)

Professor Faye McMillan is a Wiradjuri yinaa from Trangie, NSW. She was the first First Nations person with a Western degree in Pharmacy. Faye is a Professor of Indigenous Health within the School of Public Health (Faculty of Health, UTS).

University of Technology Sydney

Profile: Faye McMillan Profile | University of Technology Sydney (uts.edu.au)

Professor Rebekah Moles is a pharmacist, and Professor of Pharmacy Practice Research and Education Sydney The University of Sydney School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney and is currently the Academic Director of Education and teaching for the Sydney Pharmacy School, as well as the Academic Advisor to Indigenous students.

University of Sydney

Profile: Professor Rebekah Moles (sydney.edu.au)

Professor Michelle Dickson is the Director of the Poche Centre for Indigenous Health, a research flagship centre in the Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney.

University of Sydney

Profile: Associate Professor Michelle Dickson (sydney.edu.au)

Dr Jack Collins is a practicing community pharmacist and Lecturer at The University of Sydney School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney.

University of Sydney

Profile: Dr Jack Collins (sydney.edu.au)

Associate Professor Claire O’Reilly is an Associate Professor at The University of Sydney School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney. 

University of Sydney

Profile: https://www.sydney.edu.au/medicine-health/about/our-people/academic-staff/claire-oreilly.html

Dr Jane Havelka is a proud Wiradjuri woman and a Master Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid instructor currently living in Wagga Wagga, NSW.  

Professor Timothy Chen is a Professor of Pharmacy Practice at The University of Sydney School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney.

University of Sydney

Profile: Professor Timothy Chen (sydney.edu.au)

Alexander Burke is a proud Wiradjuri pharmacist, PhD candidate and tutor at The University of Sydney School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney.  

University of Sydney

Profile: Alex Burke (sydney.edu.au)

Aleena Williams (Yugambeh) is from South-East Queensland. CI Williams is a registered pharmacist with a background in rural and remote pharmacy practice. CI Williams brings a lived experience of working as a pharmacist while maintaining connections to community and country. 

Laura Rheinberger is a Wiradjuri pharmacist working full time in Mudgee, NSW. She is currently the pharmacist in charge and has recently become a partner at Blooms Mudgee.  

Associate Professor Bhavini Patel is an Advance Practice Pharmacist, the Executive Director of Medicines Management and Research for NT Health and the Executive lead for the NT COVID-19 vaccination program.