Gloria Baliva

My name is Gloria Baliva. I am from Alice Springs, I am of Western Arrernte and Luritja descent.

I am an experienced Indigenous researcher with more than ten years of experience across education, clinical trials, public health, environmental health, climate change and community-based research in Central Australia. I have demonstrated capability in Aboriginal community engagement, cultural navigation, stakeholder consultation, qualitative research and support for Aboriginal governance processes. I have extensive experience working with remote Aboriginal communities across Central Australia, the Barkly and Central Desert regions, including, engaging with Regional Councils and Local Authorities, and supporting culturally responsive research practice. I have increasingly recognised research leadership, mentoring of Aboriginal community-based researchers in conducting qualitative research.