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David Edwards has found more than just a role—he’s found a way to create lasting impact for his community.

Based on Bundjalung Country in Lismore, Worimi man David Edwards is the Director of the WellMob Project, where he’s driving systems change and improving access to culturally safe digital mental health support across rural Australia. He believes working in an Aboriginal-led and staffed project delivers better, culturally embedded outcomes that resonate with our diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities—an approach strongly supported by the University.

The University’s flexibility and commitment to offering cultural leave have been essential in David’s ability to stay connected to his culture. “I have the opportunity and privilege to go bush with a group of men regularly and that keeps my spirit strong,” he says.

“It also translates into keeping me productive at work, and having things like cultural leave entitlements is really supportive. Whether it's sorry business or attending cultural activities, that sort of thing makes a difference to you being able to tap into and maintain your culture.”

One of the aspects David values most is the work-life balance the University provides. “In my team, family comes first, and community comes first,” he says. “The University tends to be pretty flexible with work-life balance and family-friendly workspaces.”

David believes the University is making a difference in Indigenous communities, and he’s proud to be part of that change.

“Working in the University of Sydney, I think allows us to look at systems change to bring more First Nations perspectives to that work and try and deliver real outcomes for our community,” he says.