Professor Garvey is a pioneer in improving cancer outcomes and wellbeing measures for Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander peoples in Australia. She has shaped national policy, clinical guidelines, screening programs, and led creation of culturally safe tools measuring wellbeing for Indigenous patients, now embedded in cancer services.Internationally, she founded the World Indigenous Cancer Conference, established global Indigenous cancer networks, influencing WHO and World Cancer Report initiatives. A generous mentor to more than 40 staff/students,and widely honoured including as a Member of the Order of Australia, she continues to transform cancer care and wellbeing for First Nations peoples.