NTGPE and AMSANT are pleased to announce the collaborative appointment of Leeanne Pena to the new role of NTGPE AMSANT Liaison Officer. Building on the previous role of the GPET affiliate, the two organisations have redeveloped the role to particularly focus on developing GPRs and PGPPPs understanding of Aboriginal Health by improving their training positions in their health clinic placements. Leeanne will be working on behalf of both organisations (revolving between both offices) to ensure that the expansion of these training positions meets the needs of local communities and takes into account the focus of both organisations.

Originally from Sydney, Leeanne has a long association with the NT through the completion of her secondary education in Darwin and marrying into a family with Tiwi Island connections through the stolen generation Catholic mission experience.

Leeanne holds a GradDipEd and a Master in Indigenous Social Policy and has previous experience in Indigenous education and remote area teaching. Leeanne is passionate about the links between education and health and has used the opportunity and platform of educator to deliver material on the concepts of health promotion and preventative care for Indigenous people. This exciting new role and Leeanne’s experience and enthusiasm will allow NTGPE and AMSANT to expand these concepts and develop a more productive relationship and model for future engagement for supporting the expansion of Indigenous Health Training for GPRs and PGPPPs in the NT.