Joan Winch facts for kids

Marie Joan Winch (commonly known as Joan Winch, born 9 June 1935) is an Indigenous Australian nurse and educator.

Birth and early life

Winch was born on 9 June 1935 in Perth, Western Australia. Her mother died when she was 13.

Career

Winch began working with the Perth Aboriginal Medical Service in 1975. She founded the Perth Aboriginal Medical Service at the Marr Mooditj college. She was awarded a PhD in Aboriginal Studies in May 2011 by the Centre for Aboriginal Studies.

Awards

• WA Citizen of the Year: 1986
• Western Australian Aboriginal of the Year: 1987
• Australian Aboriginal of the Year: 1987
• World Health Organisation Sasakawa Award for Primary Health Care Work: 1987
• John Curtin Medal: 2008