JoJoe Tesiram (Wiradjuri)
Running unopposed for Council – First Nations – Southern Queensland
I am a Clinical Nurse Consultant at the Prince Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane. I joined my first nurses’ union when I started nursing 40 years ago at the tender age of 18. I have worked across many areas in the healthcare industry including acute care; perioperative; aged care; ambulatory care; research; pharmaceutical industry; public and private health; and the QNMU.
My many years of experience working across eastern Australia and the USA, have helped me understand the complexities of health and the pressures that are applied to the system of health care.
I have strongly advocated for equity and equality to ensure that all my patients and Nursing and Midwifery colleagues are supported to have great outcomes. I have fearlessly advocated for my Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to ensure that our nurses and patients are sitting at the table, especially when decisions are being made about them.
Our QNMU Members United Team has a track record of success, a plan to keep nursing and midwifery strong, and I’m asking for your vote.
Support for JoJoe
“I am writing to express my strong support for JoJoe in their application for the position of QNMU First Nations South Councillor. I have known JoJoe for several years through my work as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurse Navigator in Metro South health. I have witnessed firsthand her dedication, leadership, and unwavering commitment to the health and well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
JoJoe has been an effective, consistent, and a supportive leader as a member and delegate of our QNMU First Nations Statewide Branch. JoJoe is always willing to listen to all voices at the table.
JoJoe is a passionate advocate for First Nations health and workforce equity. Her ability to engage with community members, health professionals, and stakeholders ensures that culturally safe and person-centered care remains a priority. Her deep understanding of the challenges faced by First Nations nurses and midwives, combined with her strong leadership skills, makes her an ideal candidate for this role.
Throughout JoJoe’s career she has demonstrated exceptional skills in advocacy, mentorship, and policy engagement. She has actively contributed to initiatives that promote workforce development, cultural competency, and improved health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Her ability to navigate complex healthcare environments while maintaining a strong cultural lens sets her apart as a leader within the profession.
Furthermore, JoJoe is deeply respected within our community and among colleagues for her integrity, compassion, and ability to foster meaningful relationships. JoJoe brings a wealth of experience and insight that will undoubtedly benefit the QNMU Council and its mission to support and empower First Nations nurses and midwives.
I wholeheartedly endorse JoJoe for this position and have no doubt that her contributions will be invaluable to the QNMU and the broader healthcare sector.”
— Kazandra Perkins (Quandamooka), Nurse Navigator
“I have known JoJoe professionally for over a decade. During this time, I have been witness to an extremely patient focused Nurse, with strong advocacy for culturally appropriate patient centred care. JoJoe has unwavering determination to make positive change not only to her profession, however to that of patients across the HHS and beyond. My vote will be to a Nursing leader that seeks to ensure ‘a fair go’ for her colleagues. A Nursing Leader who draws on their vast experience to seek positive change in all areas of the health sector ensuring equity and equality. My vote for First Nations South, QNMU Councillor is JoJoe Tesiram.”