Delta Hateley

Greta, NSW

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)

Delta is keen to explore the connections between environmental and human health. Growing up in a town directly exposed to the negative environmental impacts of mining shaped her interest in this area. As an active school leader, she used her emerging interest in human and environmental health to establish a school garden to connect students with native plants and Indigenous culture. Inspired by stories of people overcoming adversity, Delta dreams of working as a rehabilitation physiotherapist after completing her degree. She also hopes to focus on improving the overall health of ecosystems in communities where health and wellbeing have been negatively impacted by poor environmental management.

The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.