A health career puts Indigenous women first.

• Jurisdiction: Australia
• Date: 01 June 2012
• Author: Pashley, Alita

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A strong desire to make a difference has seen Kyly Mills kick off a promising career in health earlier than most.

The Queensland University of Technology (QUT) third year Bachelor of Health Sciences student said a desire to improve the health of all Australians, despite their background, led her to pursue a career in the public health sector, with a particular emphasis on Indigenous women.

Kyly, a Kamilaroi woman whose family originated in the Moree area, has just completed a summer vacation placement as research assistant for Professor Bronwyn Fredericks...