Marteeka Nean National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Environmental Health Conference

Marteeka Nean

Marteeka Nean is a proud Gamilaraay and Murrawarri woman from north-western New South Wales. She is currently employed as a Cadet Aboriginal Environmental Health Officer with Orange City Council while studying a Bachelor of Science (Environmental Health) part-time at Western Sydney University. Marteeka is passionate about improving health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal communities through culturally responsive and community-led environmental health initiatives. Her work focuses on environmental health, public health education, healthy housing, food safety, and community engagement. Alongside her professional role, Marteeka is a member of the Murrawarri National Parks Co-Management Committee and serves on the Provisional Council of the Murrawarri People. These roles enable her to contribute to the protection of Country, cultural heritage, and community decision-making. Through her professional, academic, and community leadership roles, Marteeka is committed to strengthening Aboriginal leadership in environmental health and ensuring that Aboriginal voices, knowledge, and lived experiences remain central to creating healthier communities for current and future generations.