A MIND THAT IS STRETCHED BY NEW EXPERIENCES CAN NEVER GO BACK TO ITS OLD DIMENSIONS.
OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES, JR.
BIO
Career Path
Christine Howard is a respected professional with a diverse background and an impressive track record in health, education, project management, script writing, and film production. Her qualifications include project management, Aboriginal and Torres Strait education, a Bachelor of Nursing, and post-graduate studies in midwifery and women's health.
Christine has garnered several accolades throughout her career, including the UQ's Partner in Research Excellence Award: Indigenous Partnership/Engagement and the QUT Vice-Chancellor's Award for Excellence. As an Independent Consultant at Christine Howard Consultancy, she has collaborated with organisations such as the Australian Government.
For her work in film, along with Simon Toy from Ignition Films, Christine received recognition as a finalist at the 2019 Australian Teachers of Media (ATOM) Awards for "DREAMT," a telehealth initiative supporting Indigenous people with dementia, and in 2014 for "Amy's Story," a culture-centered care case scenario.
Christine is also known for her innate psychic abilities and deep spiritual connection, which have accompanied her throughout her life. Beyond her spiritual pursuits, Christine has cultivated meaningful relationships with First Nation communities, valuing their spiritual customs and sagacity. Her empathetic approach continues to offer solace and guidance to those seeking a deeper understanding of the spiritual complexities of life. Moreover, her comprehensive understanding of spirituality, trauma, and holistic healing reflects her commitment to empowering individuals to reclaim their spiritual well-being and inner harmony.
INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT
2020 to present
Christine Howard Consultancy
Clients include but are not limited to:
Australian Government, Australian Digital Health Agency
Paediatric Palliative Care Centre, Queensland Children’s Hospital
School of Psychology, Queensland University of Technology
HEALTHY NORTH COAST, WELLNESS PROJECT LEAD
August 2022 – September 2023
Palliative Care and Healthy Ageing, Health North Coast Primary Health Network
JCU, CENTRE PROJECT COORDINATOR
October 2019 – September 2021
Healthy Ageing Research Team, College of Medicine and Dentistry, James Cook University
Indigenous dementia risk reduction project funded by National Health and Medical Research Council
DIGITAL HEALTH AGENCY, LEAD – CONSUMER DIGITAL HEALTH LITERACY
March 2020 – July 2020 (contract)
Australian Government, Australian Digital Health Agency
Communications and Community Engagement
UQ, PROJECT MANAGER
2017 - 2019
Centre for Online Health, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland
DREAMT dementia telehealth project funded by Dementia and Aged Care Services, the Australian Government Department of Social Services
QUT, NATIONAL CLINICAL EDUCATOR - PALLIATIVE CARE
2012-2017
The Palliative Care Education and Training Collaborative funded by the Australian Government Department of Health, Queensland University of Technology
Program of Experience in the Palliative Approach [PEPA], and Palliative Care Curriculum for Undergraduates [PCC4U]
QUT, LECTURER / UNIT COORDINATOR
2009-2011
School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queensland University of Technology
Lecturing, teaching, and coordinating up to 500 students and 50 staff each semester.
QUT, ACADEMIC AND CLINICAL FACILITATOR
2003-2009
School of Nursing, Queensland University of Technology
RBWH, CLINICAL NURSE – OPERATING THEATRES
1994
Royal Women’s Brisbane Hospital RBWH, Brisbane
RBWH, MIDWIFE
1991-2003
Royal Brisbane Women's Hospital RBWH, Brisbane
RCH, REGISTERED NURSE
1989-1990
Royal Children’s Hospital, Brisbane