Donna Murray
Chief Executive Officer
Indigenous Allied Health Australia
Ms Donna Murray is a proud Wiradyuri and Wonnarua nation citizen with strong kinship ties to South West NSW on the Murrumbidgee River and the Hunter Valley, NSW.
Donna is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Indigenous Allied Health Australia (IAHA) and IAHA Northern Territory Workforce Development Ltd. Donna was a recipient of the National 2021 Pro Bono Impact Awards in recognition of her contributions to social change. Donna has formal qualifications in community development, management and Indigenous governance and is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors bringing over 30 years’ experience in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander affairs across various sectors.
Donna is actively involved in other sectors as an Adjunct Professor with Charles Darwin University, Chairperson of Thirrili Ltd a national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander suicide postvention service and the Independent Chair of Yamagigu Pty Ltd.
Donna works closely with key stakeholders and community participating on several national and state committees focused on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and education, aged care, workforce development, cultural safety, health policy and system reform. She has a genuine commitment to community development and Indigenous nation building as an educator, connector, collaborator, mentor and facilitator.
SESSIONS
Day 2
11:20
Fireside Chat : Making Space for Healing and Redefining Resilience
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women continue to lead through generational trauma shaped by colonisation, historical racism, and systemic violence—including the ongoing impact of domestic and family violence. This session explores how self-determination and autonomy for First Nations women are essential to healing and driving change—by investing in culturally safe, community-led solutions shaped by their voices and leadership.
The power of recognising healing as an ongoing part of the leadership journey
Explore how to lead effectively while creating space for rest, reflection, and healing as part of your leadership practice
The importance of community-led, culturally safe solutions to support safety, autonomy, and generational healing
Finding strength in support networks and culture to sustain your leadership and protect your wellbeing
Moderator: Dr Karen Demmery, Chief Executive Officer, Burbirra
Aunty Professor Lynette Riley, Professor and Chair, Aboriginal Education and
Indigenous Studies, University of Sydney; Co-Chair of the National NAIDOC Committee
Donna Murray, Chief Executive Officer, Indigenous Allied Health Australia