Meet the people behind your training

At Yagilaith Djerring, our team are practitioners first. Every trainer and staff member brings real-world experience from ACCOs, Community health or frontline services – so the guidance you get is grounded, practical and genuinely informed by the work.
Meet your trainers
No matter what you study at Yagilaith Djerring, you’ll be guided by industry professionals with real-world experience.
Angela Hickman
Aboriginal Health
With four decades of experience as a Registered Nurse in emergency and perioperative care across Australia, Fiji and the UK, Angela brings deep clinical knowledge and practical insight to her role as a health trainer. She’s committed to sharing knowledge, supporting learners, and strengthening health capability across Communities.
Dr Lucas Watt
Aboriginal Health
Dr Watt graduated with a PhD at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology after completing his thesis Urban Vakavanua: reconciling tradition and urban development investigating native land tenure, livelihoods, and communications practices.
He’s been involved in medical anthropology projects at Monash University and has been an enthusiastic teacher at several Melbourne universities.
Terry Brady
Business & Leadership
Following his 25-year career in large-scale, high-risk operations across the globe – including in the mining, energy, and hospitality industries – Terry now delivers vocational education in leadership, project management, and business.
His teaching style focuses on translating complex operational knowledge into practical, results-driven understanding.
Donna Kutey
Aboriginal Health
Donna is Yagilaith Djerring’s Lead Health Educator – with the team since 2022.
With over 35 years of experience as a Registered Nurse, Donna brings a deep clinical understanding to her teaching practice.
She loves seeing her graduates qualify as AHPs, and the positive impact they go on to make in their Communities.
Saran Kaur
Social & Emotional Wellbeing
A dedicated social worker holding a Master’s and PhD in Social Work, Saran brings extensive experience across mental health, family violence, and community services.
As Lead Educator at Yagilaith Djerring, she is passionate about supporting students to grow professionally and finds deep fulfilment in witnessing the positive impact they make in their communities.
Want to teach at Yagilaith Djerring?
We’re always on the lookout for passionate educators. Tell us about your experience and why you’d like to work at Yagilaith Djerring.
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