A/Prof Kootsy Canuto is a Wagadagam man (Mabuiag Island, Torres Strait), who was born and raised on Yidinji Country (Cairns, Far North Queensland). He is also an A/Prof of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Male Health and Wellbeing at Flinders University. Through his male health research and innate ability to listen and learn, A/Prof Canuto has developed strong, meaningful relationships with many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people including Elders, Traditional Owners, leaders of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and community organisations across the country. These relationships are of the upmost importance and will continue to guide all elements of his research and personal development.

Nancy Martuccio is a Registered Nurse and graduated from Victoria University, Melbourne with a Bachelor of Health Science (Nursing) in 2001. Nancy has 17 years of experience in acute surgical nursing at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne. In 2017 Nancy moved from acute nursing to correctional nursing where she works for Correct Care Australasia as the Health Services Manager of Karreenga Correctional Centre. With this role came a newfound interest in Primary Care nursing, particularly Correctional Nursing. Nancy completed a Graduate Certificate in Correctional Nursing in 2021. Nancy’s Philosophy as a nurse has remained consistent throughout her career: all people should receive health care regardless of socioeconomic status.