Vicki Wade
Vicki Wade is a senior Noongar woman with over 40 years experience in health policy and service and system reform at state and national levels. She is currently the Director of RHDAustralia, and has been recognised for her significant contributions to Indigenous cardiovascular health.
Vicki is a strong advocate for her people following her matriarchal lineage, Vicki’s grandmother was a healer and helped with the Noongar women in birthing on country in the mission and later reserves in south west of Perth, her mother was one of the first enrolled nurses in Perth and her daughter is carrying on the tradition as a doctor.
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