INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIAN HEALTH AND EAR DISEASE
Professor Kelvin Kong AM,
Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Fellow Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgeon Worimi Nation, Australia &
School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Australia &
Honorary Professor, Macquarie University &
Adjunct Professor, University of NSW, Australia
RESEARCHER PROFILE
Filmed in Newcastle, NSW, Australia | October 2025
Professor Kelvin Kong feels incredibly fortunate to lead a fulfilling life surrounded by his loved ones. With a demonstrated history of service in the health industry, he brings a wealth of expertise across various sectors including clinical research, medical education, surgery, paediatrics, health policy, and Indigenous education. Kelvin started his university, residing at New College in 1992, which brings him fond memories. Graduating from medicine from the University of NSW, Kelvin continued his studies and became a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) and Australian Society of Otolaryngology, head & neck Society (ASOHNS).
Based in Newcastle on Awabakal and Worimi Country, Kelvin specialises in Paediatric & Adult Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery. His practice encompasses a diverse range of adult and paediatric patients, with a particular interest in Paediatric Airway and Cochlear Implantation.
Beyond his clinical work, Kelvin is deeply committed to community service. His dedication to improving health outcomes extends to his role as a Professor at the University of Newcastle’s School of Medicine and Public Health, as well as his Honorary Professorships at Macquarie University and Associate Professorships UNSW. He established the Muku (Ear) Indigenous Ear Research program and strongly involved in many facets of research, particularly in relation to engaging community in research and creating career pathways. He is the senior examiner of the ORL Mini-court for RACS and member of the National Ear and Hearing Health Partnership Committee to highlight a few.
Hailing from the Worimi people of Port Stephens, NSW, Kelvin’s heritage informs his passion for health and education improvement initiatives. He remains grounded by the support of his family, who continue to inspire him in his efforts to give back to the community. Through his advocacy, research, and clinical practice, Kelvin strives to make a positive impact on the lives of others, guided by his commitment to equity and the well-being of all.
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Podiatric Research In Children, the workforce and the LGBTQIA+ community
Professor Williams holds the role of Deputy Head of School, School of Primary and Allied Health Care, and course coordinator of the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree. She is a podiatrist, and has held professional roles in community health, acute and subacute services in child health care teams, research leadership and professional governance.
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Biological interactions of extracellular vesicles
Raluca Ghebosu graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science with majors in Japanese and Biomedical Science (2018-2021). She then completed her Bachelor of Science (Honours) with the School of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Queensland in 2022, before pursuing a PhD with A/Prof. Joy Wolfram at the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology.
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Stem cell therapies for enteric neuropathies
Dr Stamp is a Group Leader in the Department of Anatomy and Physiology at the University of Melbourne, Australia. Dr Stamp’s PhD research (with Prof Martin Pera, Monash University) focused on the derivation of hepatopancreatic progenitors from human embryonic stem cells. He then joined the lab of Dr Don Newgreen at the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute where he began working on development of the enteric nervous system (ENS), before joining Prof Heather Young’s lab at the University of Melbourne, where he focused on developing a stem cell therapy to treat gut motility disorders such as the paediatric enteric neuropathy Hirschprung disease.
