Assoc Professor Kerrie Thomsen is the first Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Curriculum and Pedagogy Coordinator for occupational therapy in the School of Allied Health. Kerrie is a respected Elder in her home community, the Butchulla People of Queensland, and in Victoria through the Aboriginal allied health network, Weenthunga. Kerrie brings a deep knowledge of the ACU occupational therapy curriculum, and extensive experience working with Cultural Mentors in an academic and professional practice context. ​