Jameliah Illin is a proud Bindal and Nywaigi Traditional Owner woman through her father’s bloodline. She also pays recognition to the Bwgcolman people of Palm Island through her mother’s bloodline and is a proud Wakaya woman.
Her passion lies in healthcare and working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. She is currently in her final year of completing a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing Science at James Cook University. She also sits on the Youth Advisory Board of the Townsville Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation for Health Services.
Her passion for joining the ReefTO community began at the 2025 Sea Country Forum, where she was inspired by the powerful call for “Healthy Reef, Healthy People.” This profound connection between healthcare and Sea Country ignited a deep sense of purpose, powerfully affirming that culture cannot exist without deep respect for Country and the enduring wisdom of Elders.
Jameliah is deeply excited, truly privileged and profoundly humbled to join Youth ReefTO as a member. She is honoured to stand alongside driven members of ReefTO who passionately and consistently embody the organisation’s values, making them unstoppable forces in driving the change they wish to see.