"Thurru" - To be in a state of healing.
Meet our team
The Thurru Indigenous Health Unit is driven by a proud team of specialists. We are a team who provide academic and all-inclusive support to all Indigenous students in the College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing programs at the University of Newcastle and Joint Medical Program (JMP) students at the University of New England.
Professor Peter O'Mara
Director Thurru Indigenous Health Unit
Office PVC - Health, Medicine and Wellbeing
- peter.omara@newcastle.edu.au
- 0249217963
Mr Darren Nolan
Lecturer
Office PVC - Health, Medicine and Wellbeing
- darren.nolan@newcastle.edu.au
- 0249218916
Dr Tameka McFadyen
Indigenous Pathways and Projects Lead
Office PVC - Health, Medicine and Wellbeing
- tameka.mcfadyen@newcastle.edu.au
- 49216774
Mrs Sarah Nielsen
College Client Services Officer
Office PVC - Health, Medicine and Wellbeing
- sarah.nielsen@newcastle.edu.au
- 0249217792
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.