Justine Swan-Castine is a Pertame (Southern Arrernte) woman with familial ties to the Western Arranta, Alyawarr, Pitjantjatjara, and Luritja tribes.

With nearly 15 years of experience in Aboriginal Health, Justine brings over 30 years of diverse expertise from both government and non-government sectors, making her exceptionally versatile. Currently, she spearheads the coordination of workforce development, training and cultural functions at the Central Australian Aboriginal Congress, aiming to cultivate an inclusive, positive, and culturally effective workplace.

Previously, she made history as the first Aboriginal Director on the Alice Springs Hospital executive team, serving as the Director of the Aboriginal Engagement and Strategy Unit. In this role, she focused on providing strategic leadership while ensuring culturally safe care and improved health outcomes for Aboriginal patients. Under her leadership during this period, her team implemented access to traditional healers, cleansing ceremonies, bush medicine, after hours support from Aboriginal staff in our Emergency department, a culturally safe space for families to gather when attending the morgue for viewings, created various workforce development initiatives, better access to interpreters and Aboriginal Liaison officers. Prior to that, she worked as an Aboriginal Workforce Development Coordinator, where she played a key role in initiatives designed to enhance Indigenous representation within the healthcare sector.

Justine has also contributed to various health research projects across Central Australia, collaborating with key health and research stakeholders to ensure cultural oversight and perspective. Justine possesses a wide array of qualifications spanning various sectors and is currently pursuing her Master's in Business of Indigenous Leadership (MoIBL)

Justine is currently board director of Central Australian Aboriginal Alcohol Programs unit (CAAAPU) and The Relha Pertame Corporation which oversees the Pertame Language Immersion School.

Justine is deeply committed to empowering individuals by providing employment opportunities and championing self-determination. Throughout her career, she has prioritised the empowerment of her community, particularly focusing on uplifting our youth.