Sharon Sticklen

Sharon is a Wakka Wakka woman with connections to the Kabi Kabi and Bundjalung Nations. She has extensive experience in the Education and Community Engagement space having worked in these sectors for over 10 Years. Sharon’s focus has been to provide education and support to students and build cultural capability through cultural awareness and education to the wider community.

Sharon is currently the Cultural Workplace Trainer at Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (SCHHS) and also held the following roles:

• School and Community Partnerships Officer – Education Queensland.
• Career Pathways Mentor – UnitingCare Community Services.
• School and Community Partnerships Officer – Indigenous Services – University of Sunshine Coast.
• Chair – Sunshine Coast NAIDOC Committee.