Robert Isaacs

Dr Robert Isaacs AM has dedicated 50 years to breaking down cultural barriers and improving the lives of disadvantaged people. He has led significant initiatives in social justice, health, employment and community service. Dr Isaacs is an executive member to the State Aboriginal Advisory Council – Aboriginal Affairs Planning Authority Act and is a Life Member of the Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service. He led Aboriginal education initiatives and has worked with the government to implement programs to assist Aboriginal people achieve sustainable home ownership. Dr Isaacs was the first Aboriginal person to be elected to local government as councillor and deputy mayor for the City of Gosnells, and has been awarded the Centenary Medal and an Order of Australia Medal in recognition of his service to housing, health, education, employment and aboriginal affairs. He was the 2015 Aboriginal Award winner and Western Australian of the Year.