Natalie Packer is a lecturer in the School of Health and Human Sciences at Alphacrucis University College, Sydney Australia, with a special interest in human development across the lifespan. She is a Gomeroi/Kamillaroi woman on her mother\'s side and is passionate about ensuring culturally safe experiences for students from all places.

She holds a Graduate Certificate in Professional Supervision, a Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Counselling), and a Graduate Diploma in Accounting. As a qualified psychotherapist (Level 3) and professional clinical supervision, Natalie also supervises students on placement, encouraging and directing them towards ethical practice. She is currently pursuing postgraduate studies in sexual and reproductive health.