Thurru Indigenous Health Unit
"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
Assistant Dean & Director, Thurru Indigenous Health Unit
Office PVC - Health, Medicine and Wellbeing
- Peter.Omara@newcastle.edu.au
- (02) 4921 7963
Mr Darren Nolan
Lecturer
Office PVC - Health, Medicine and Wellbeing
- Darren.Nolan@newcastle.edu.au
- (02) 4921 8916
Dr Tameka McFadyen
Lecturer
Office PVC - Health, Medicine and Wellbeing
- Tameka.McFadyen@newcastle.edu.au
- (02) 4921 6774
Mrs Sarah Nielsen
Executive Assistant
Office PVC - Health, Medicine and Wellbeing
- Sarah.Nielsen@newcastle.edu.au
- 02 49217792
Mrs Zoe Pegler
Thurru Indigenous Health Unit Coordinator
Office PVC - Health, Medicine and Wellbeing
- Zoe.Pegler@newcastle.edu.au
- (02) 4033 9063
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.