Emily Garlett, a proud Noongar Yorga from Ballardong Boodjar, with strong cultural ties to Whadjuk Boodjar.
Emily is a Senior Aboriginal Health Practitioner working in the Emergency Department at Fiona Stanley Hospital, within South Metropolitan Health Service. With over eight years of experience as a registered Aboriginal Health Practitioner, Emily has dedicated her career to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal people, families, and communities.
Emily began her career working across the Rockingham community and surrounding areas through Aboriginal Health Services, with a focus on Maternal and Child Health, while also supporting Adult Health and Mental Health programs. These experiences strengthened her commitment to delivering culturally safe, holistic, and person-centred care.
In November 2023, Emily joined South Metropolitan Health Service as part of a pilot program at Rockingham General Hospital’s Emergency Department. Following the success of this initiative, she transitioned to Fiona Stanley Hospital’s Emergency Department in June 2026, where she continues to advocate for Aboriginal patients and their families, helping to ensure that culture, connection, and individual needs are recognised within the acute healthcare setting.
For Emily, Aboriginal health is more than a profession. It is a commitment grounded in culture, identity, family, community, and connection to Country. She believes that culturally responsive healthcare requires understanding the whole person, recognising the importance of family, and creating safe spaces where Aboriginal people feel heard, respected, valued, and supported.
Beyond her professional role, Emily is a devoted mother of five children, aged between 8 and 23, and a loving wife. Balancing the demands of shift work with family life has further shaped her compassionate, family-centred approach to healthcare.
Emily brings together professional experience, lived experience, cultural knowledge, and a deep commitment to community. Her work reflects the importance of ensuring Aboriginal voices are heard and that culturally safe care remains an essential part of our healthcare system.
