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Shandell is a Lecturer at the Albany Centre of the University of Western Australia, specializing in Aboriginal Knowledges. Actively involved in various organizations, Shandell has delivered positive outcomes for Aboriginal communities on the south coast of Western Australia. With experience in natural resource management and suicide prevention, her key role has been to support and build community capacity. Recently appointed, Shandell focuses on research and teaching Indigenous units at the Albany campus, particularly aiming to enhance environmental and biodiversity education. She has been part of the 'Walking Together' team, collaborating with Noongar Elders to investigate cultural responses to contemporary biodiversity conservation. Shandell's research interests include Merningar boodja, which pertains to the Menang peoples' country, and she advocates for Indigenous community-driven responses in conservation biology, utilizing traditional ecological knowledge. Her work aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, contributing to industry research across agriculture and environmental sustainability topics.
University of Western Australia • Albany
Lecturing and supporting Indigenous units.
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