National Indigenous Australians Agency
Celeste Orr is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in leadership and program management within the health and education sectors. Currently serving as the Healing for Families Assistant Director at the National Indigenous Australians Agency since June 2021, Celeste has also held roles as a Women's Leadership & Gender Equality Adviser and Engagement Officer. As the Director and Co-Founder of the Adelaide Mbale Children's Health Fund since 2007, Celeste has dedicated time to improving child health outcomes. Previous positions include Early Childhood and Literacy Technical Program Manager at World Vision Australia and various consulting roles focused on early childhood development across different regions. Celeste's academic credentials include multiple master's degrees from the University of Melbourne and Curtin University, alongside a health science degree and registered nursing qualifications from Flinders University.
National Indigenous Australians Agency
At the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA), we are committed to supporting aspirations of First Nations peoples and removing barriers to ensure full and equal participation in the social and economic life of Australia. We leverage our partnerships and relationships to ensure First Nations voices are heard. We support the Minister for Indigenous Australians, The Hon Linda Burney MP, and work to influence policy across the entire Australian Government. We liaise closely with State and Territory governments, peak bodies and service providers to ensure Indigenous programs and services are delivering for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We recognise each community is unique. Our regional presence extends across Australia with staff based in each state and territory. Our staff work collaboratively and in genuine partnership with communities to ensure policies, programs and services address their unique needs. Areas of focus include health and wellbeing, education, employment, economic development, culture and heritage, land and the environment, housing, community safety, Closing the Gap, supporting the Indigenous voice co-design process, and constitutional recognition. NIAA is a flexible, diverse and inclusive workplace and our people are the heart of the NIAA. The NIAA shared values support our positive, inclusive and delivery orientated culture: • We respect multiple perspectives • We are professional and act with integrity • We invest in each other’s success • We are authentic • We deliver with purpose.