Steve Portelli is a proud Aboriginal man of the Wotjobaluk tribe from the Wimmera (Horsham) in rural Victoria. With over 20 years of experience working in the field of health and community services, Steve is a passionate, dedicated and ethical person who will always have the best interests of his communities at heart.
Over his career, he has worked within mainstream organisations such as Wimmera Health Care Group, Mildura Base Hospital (Ramsay Healthcare), Marie Stopes International, NSW Heath and Sunraysia Community Health Services. He has also worked within Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations.
Steve has a Diploma in Indigenous Primary Health Care, post-graduate qualifications in Indigenous Health Promotion, and a Graduate Certificate in Health (Diabetes Management & Education).
He has represented his community on many committees and Directorships at a local level and across Australia.
