Biography and expertise

Biography

I am a Lecturer at Gnibi College, Southern Cross University and an affiliate of Centre for Children and Young People.

My work contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals

Source: Scopus

Research

  • Doctorate of Indigenous Philosophies student at Gnibi, SCU.
  • Higher Education Officer (Level 5) in Animal Nutrition at the University of New England.
  • Bachelor of Science with Honours in Pharmacology/Endocrinology. University of New England, Armidale.
  • PhD student in Oncology/Apoptosis, John Curtin Medical School. ANU

Community engagement

  • NATSIPA board member
  • CAPA Board member
  • Certificate – Intervene, Equality and Respect Training for Leaders (Level 1).
  • Completion of Mental Health First Aid Training
  • Level 1 Cricket Coach and Volleyball Coach
  • Anti-Racism Contact Officer (ARCO)
  • Year Adviser at Richmond River High School (2013-2018)

Teaching

Lecturer – Indigenous Australians in Education; Indigenous Knowledge, Worldviews, Caring for Country and Independent Research. I am also available as a tutor for Indigenous Australian Student Services (IASS).

Other

  • Testing and Assessment, IASS
  • Bachelor of Science with Honours from the University of New England
  • Australian Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association Diploma (APMA) from Deakin University
  • Graduate Diploma of Education (secondary) from Southern Cross University achieving qualifications and approval to teach year 7-10 science, chemistry and biology. Teacher of HSC Biology to HSC (2007-2018)
  • 4 years of Higher School Certificate (HSC) marking experience for the New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA)
  • Higher Education Officer (Level 5) in Nutrition at the University of New England. Professor Mingan Choct was my employer in Animal Science. The position involved many roles such as supervising International postgraduate students and hosting International conferences.
  • Student-teacher supervisor for Southern Cross University.

Links

Senior Lecturer, Course Coordinator
Lead Investigator

Honours

Outstanding Teaching Award
Southern Cross University, 2025
Early Career Researcher Award for Research Excellence
Southern Cross University, 2024
Gnibi Indigenous Community Engagement Prize
Southern Cross University, 2023
Inspiring Educator, Outstanding Teaching Award
Southern Cross University, 2022

Organisational affiliations

CAPA Board , Gnibi College of Indigenous Australian Peoples, Southern Cross University

Indigenous Research Academic, Centre for Children and Young People, Faculty of Health, Southern Cross University

Director, Zero Emissions Byron

Education

Southern Cross University
GradDipEd
University of New England
BSc(Hons)
Postgraduate Student
19982000, John Curtin Medical School, ANU
Doctorate
20162022, Doctorate of Indigenous Philosophies, Gnibi College of Indigenous Australian Peoples

Realising the Potential of Cultural Safety in Education by Kylie Day. Doctor of Indigenous Philosophies (DIndigPh), Southern Cross University Southern Cross University 2022. DOI https://doi.org/10.25918/thesis.265