Occupation Nurse, educator | ||
Full Name Marie Joan Winch Born 9 June 1935 (age 81) ( 1935-06-09 ) Perth, Western Australia | ||
Marie Joan Winch (commonly known as Joan Winch, 9 June 1935 –) is an Indigenous Australian nurse and educator.
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Birth and early life
Winch was born on 9 June 1935 in Perth, Western Australia. Her mother died when she was 13.
Career
Winch began working with the Perth Aboriginal Medical Service in 1975. She founded the Perth Aboriginal Medical Service at the Marr Mooditj college. She was awarded a PhD in Aboriginal Studies in May 2011 by the Centre for Aboriginal Studies.
Awards
References
Joan Winch Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA