- Senior research fellow, University of Sydney
John worked in public health for over 30 years and was appointed as the Director of the Centre for Oral Health Strategy NSW in 2014 and led the development of both Oral Health 2020 and the Aboriginal Oral Health Plan in NSW.
John has been working closely with Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services, Local Health Districts, Universities and professional groups, to develop effective community partnerships to address inequities in Aboriginal health status in NSW. In March 2018 he commenced at The University of Sydney as a Senior Research Fellow with the Poche Centre for Indigenous Health. He is currently the Acting Director of Research at the Poche Centre for Indigenous Health.
Experience
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2018–presentSenior Research Fellow, Poche Centre for Indigenous Health, The University of Sydney
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2019–presentActing Research Director, Poche Centre for Indigenous Health, The University of Sydney
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2012–2018Director Centre for Oral Health Strategy, NSW Ministry of Health
Education
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2017University of Sydney, PhD
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1995University of Sydney, MPH
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1990Macquarie University, BA (Hons)
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1989Macquarie University, BA Dip Ed
Professional Memberships
- British Association for the Study of Community Dentistry
Contact John for
- General
- Media request
- Speaking request
- Consulting / Advising
- Research collaboration
- Research supervision
