Mparntwe / Central Australia
Emma Stubbs is a Pitjantjatjara, Yankunytjatjara, Arabana, and Adnyamathanha woman working and living on Arrernte Country in Alice Springs with Central Australian Aboriginal Congress. She has more than ten years of experience in community services, case management, advocacy, administration, and community development roles. Emma has extensive experience working in a trauma-informed way with organisations that work Malparra Way (side by side) to improve outcomes for Anangu (Aboriginal) people. She is passionate about community-led research and empowering communities through culturally safe and community led research.
Download Emma’s research CV: HERE
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and well-being
- Community-led research and participatory methodologies
- Public health policy and program evaluation
- Food security and social determinants of health
- Child development and trauma-informed care
KEY SKILLS
- Community engagement and culturally safe research methodologies
- Qualitative data collection and analysis;
- Co-authoring peer-reviewed research publications
- Project support and stakeholder collaboration
- Experience with research software (Nvivo) and data management systems (RedCap)
EDUCATION & TRAINING
- Certificate III in Community Services – Charles Darwin University (2016)
- Trauma Informed Love Bites Facilitator Training – NAPCAN (2019)
- Additional training in vicarious trauma, child abuse and neglect, and emergency response
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS (Co-Author)
- “It’s gotta be done right way”: a qualitative study exploring the acceptability of a proposed longitudinal cohort study of young Aboriginal children in Alice Springs – BMC Health Services Research (2023)
- “I want to see them thrive!”: exploring health service research priorities for young Aboriginal children growing up in Alice Springs – a qualitative study – BMC Health Services Research (2024)
- Using photovoice to generate solutions to improve food security among families living in remote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities in Australia – BMC Public Health (2024)
- Pre-testing a culturally adapted developmental outcome measure for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children– The Lowitja Journal (2024)
- Remote Food Security Research Project: Applying an Indigenist Research Lens– Health Promotion Journal of Australia (2025)
CURRENT POSITION
Senior Research Assistant – Central Australian Aboriginal Congress (2021 – Present)
- Engaging communities in research projects and supporting participant recruitment
- Conducting qualitative data collection, analysis, and report writing
- Co-authoring research papers and presentations
- Ensuring research aligns with ethical guidelines and cultural protocols
- Mentoring junior research staff
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- National Police Check, Senior First Aid Certificate, Working with Children Check
- Fluent in English; conversational in Pitjantjatjara
- Passionate about Aboriginal affairs and community well-being
