Julie-anne Rogers

Dr Julie-Anne Rogers (Woppaburra) is a First Nations researcher with more than 30 years of experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities across government, non-government, health, education, and community sectors. Her research focuses on Indigenous research methodologies, Indigenous Knowledge systems, cultural determinants of health and wellbeing, and community-based participatory action research.

Julie-Anne completed her Doctor of Philosophy at Central Queensland University, where her doctoral research examined cultural continuity and wellness among Woppaburra women, leading to the development of the Yilum 6R's model of recovery, rediscovery, reconnection, regeneration, resilience, and resurgence.

She is a Chief Investigator on nationally funded research projects including Communication Training for Mental Health Professionals: Developing Cultural Sensitivity and Capability to Improve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health Outcomes and Integrated Genetic Health Care: Improving Access to Quality Genetic Services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Patients. She is also a member of the Jilbay First Nations Research Higher Degree Academy Leadership Group.

Julie-Anne brings extensive leadership and governance experience through executive and advisory roles at local, state, and national levels. Her work is grounded in strengthening Indigenous self-determination, cultural continuity, health equity, and culturally responsive service delivery. As a Research Fellow based at The University of Queensland Poche Cetre for Indigenous Health, Julie-ann will contribute to national Indigenous-Led research initiatives applying a life-course approach to preventing and managing acute rheumatic feveer (ARF), rheumatic heart disease (RHD) and cardiovascular health amongst Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.