Glenn Pearson is a Nyoongar from Western Australia and is the Head of Aboriginal Research and also leads the Kulunga Aboriginal Research Development Unit (KARDU) at the Telethon Kids Institute. Glenn has a state-wide mandate to ensure that the Institute’s research reflects the needs of Aboriginal families and that research is conducted in accord with Aboriginal community ethical and cultural protocols.
A trained primary school teacher, he has 15 years of experience in senior positions within the Australian and State Governments in a range of areas. He is the deputy chair of the State Ministerial Council for Suicide Prevention.
- Company:Telethon Kids Institute
- Short Bio:Head of Aboriginal Research
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6th September 2017, 13:00-14:00
ATSISPEP Suicide Prevention in Western Australia
ATSISPEP Suicide Prevention in Western Australia