Professor Fredericks  is actively engaged with the arts and health sciences with her Doctor of Philosophy focusing

on Aboriginal women’s perceptions and experiences of health, well-being, identity, body and health

services. She has made significant contributions to the arts and sciences and has academic affiliation

with the UQ Poche Centre for Indigenous Health and UQ School of Education.

In recognition of her contributions, Professor Fredericks  has received the inaugural National NAIDOC Education

Award as well as receiving the inaugural National Award for Indigenous Health from the Public

Health Association of Australia (PHAA) in 2019.

She has also received several prestigious awards for best designed educational tertiary book of the

year for 2022 Yatdjuligin Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nursing and Midwifery Care, coedited

with Odette Best.

Professor Fredericks  is a member of the Australian Research Council (ARC) College of Experts, Public Health

Association of Australia (PHAA), Indigenous Studies Research Network (ISRN), and the Australian

Health Promotion Association (APHA). She is also a guest editor and reviewer for the International

Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJERPH), Health Promotion Journal of

Australia and Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) among others.

As a strong advocated for Indigenous Engagement, the arts and health sciences, Professor Fredericks has made

sustained contributions to education and health, and the community throughout her career to date. Her

contributions go beyond the traditional academic achievements as evidenced by her generous

commitment of her time to community-based work, membership of national and state bodies, and her

tireless support of community, and professional advocacy groups.