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Trobe), Commissioner, Victorian Multicultural Commission, Course Leader Bachelor of Health Science, Victoria University, Melbourne Australia.

Dr Chi Watts is a Public Health expert and an academic at Victoria University, Melbourne Australia. Her diverse range of skills and interests include International Health, Gender, Advocacy, Health Policy, Research, Chronic Disease Prevention & Management, Curriculum Development and Strategic thinking. Dr Ngum Chi is currently the Deputy Chair for Women’s Health West, Board of Directors, a Commissioner with the Victorian Multicultural Commission and a Board Director at AMES Australia Board of Directors. Improving sexual health needs for women, advocating for and creating better opportunities for disadvantaged

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