Sherkeira Abala

I am a proud Eastern Arrernte/ Arabana woman born, bred, and still currently living in Mparntwe (Alice Springs). I am proud and honoured of my family ties and connection to Mparntwe (Alice Springs) and the strong cultural guidance that my great great grandmother Topsy smith has passed down through generations.

My purpose and motivation for studying psychology is to make a difference among our mob and our future generation that experience mental health issues.

I am committed to pursuing this and being able to a hold space for those people in their hardest times or their darkest moments and help them through those challenges and know that it isn’t weak to speak, and it isn’t shame to seek help.