We’re thrilled to share that our dear friend and valued partner of the program, Michelle Kennedy, has been promoted to Professor at the University of Newcastle.
This achievement is a powerful example of Blak excellence, recognising the knowledge, leadership, and commitment that Michelle brings to her work. Her passion in this space was clear from her PhD, which explored culturally responsive ways to support and empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women to quit smoking. Building on this pioneering research, and always privileging community voices, Michelle’s work has since grown into the highly successful community driven Which Way? Movement that we all know so well.
A true powerhouse, Michelle is also leading national research in the areas of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health research ethics and Indigenous methodologies, as well as acting as Strategic Research Advisor at the Lowitja Institute and Assistant Dean Indigenous Strategy and Leadership for the College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing at the University of Newcastle.
From all of us at NBPU TIS, thank you Michelle for your pioneering work in this space which continues to inspire and create pathways for healthier futures and congratulations on this well-deserved recognition.
October 1, 2025
Blak Excellence in Indigenous Tobacco Control
We’re thrilled to share that our dear friend and valued partner of the program, Michelle Kennedy, has been promoted to Professor at the University of Newcastle.
This achievement is a powerful example of Blak excellence, recognising the knowledge, leadership, and commitment that Michelle brings to her work. Her passion in this space was clear from her PhD, which explored culturally responsive ways to support and empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women to quit smoking. Building on this pioneering research, and always privileging community voices, Michelle’s work has since grown into the highly successful community driven Which Way? Movement that we all know so well.
A true powerhouse, Michelle is also leading national research in the areas of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health research ethics and Indigenous methodologies, as well as acting as Strategic Research Advisor at the Lowitja Institute and Assistant Dean Indigenous Strategy and Leadership for the College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing at the University of Newcastle.
From all of us at NBPU TIS, thank you Michelle for your pioneering work in this space which continues to inspire and create pathways for healthier futures and congratulations on this well-deserved recognition.