Jai Newton
Jai Newton was born in Broome, Western Australia, but spent his school years on the east coast of Australia. After completing his university studies, he returned to Broome as a health professional, driven by a strong commitment to give back to his community. Jai now serves as a manager in Indigenous health, playing a key role in improving health outcomes and supporting culturally appropriate care. His return home was also for deeply personal reasons – he wanted his young family to grow up with a strong connection to the land and sea, which are central to his cultural heritage. Jai’s great-grandfather was interned during World War II and then deported. By the early 1950s, Australia was rebuilding diplomatic and trade relations with Japan, allowing the return of some Japanese workers in the pearling industries. And fortunately, Jai’s great-grandfather was able to return and reunite with his family.