Dr Ward integrates a unique approach to health system reform as a strong advocate for health equity and self-determination.  Aletha has leveraged her professional reputation as a leader in public health, social health policy and health system reform to be a leading national and international advocate for climate health, chronic disease prevention within a determinants of health framework and social health policy approach.  

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Aletha has been embedded in the public discourse to shift legislation and population health responses for the most vulnerable populations.  She has been a key speaker for the World Health Organisation and a moderator for the United Nations. As a chair of a number of advisory groups and a Director for two Not-for-Profit Organisations, Aletha uses her skills to shift health outcomes for her community.

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Dr Ward has 20 years of experience

within the health field as a Registered Nurse, Health Researcher, Health Advocate and Policy advisor to shift health outcomes and drive health reform.