About
Faye McMillan is a proud Wiradjuri yinaa (woman) originally from Trangie, New South Wales, Australia. She is a trailblazer in Indigenous health, recognized as the first Indigenous Australian to earn a Western degree in pharmacy. With over three decades of experience across health care and higher education, Faye brings deep expertise, leadership, and a strong commitment to advancing Indigenous health equity.
Before joining the Center for Indigenous Health, Faye held influential roles including Girra Maa Indigenous Health Discipline Lead at the University of Technology Sydney’s School of Public Health and served nationally as both the Deputy and Acting National Rural Health Commissioner. She continues to contribute to the profession through her work with the Australian Pharmacy Council (APC), where she is a member and chairs the APC Indigenous Health Strategy Group.
Faye holds a Doctor of Health Science, a Master of Indigenous Health, a Master of Social Change and Leadership, and a Bachelor of Pharmacy. Her academic and professional journey reflects a lifelong dedication to creating inclusive, culturally safe health systems and educational spaces.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Faye is a proud mum, sister, daughter, aunt, niece, and friend roles that ground her work and inspire her advocacy.