Sue Brumby is an internationally recognised leader in farmer health, rural wellbeing, and primary prevention. With over 20 years’ experience working alongside farming families across every Australian state — and managing her own family beef and wool enterprise — she brings unique clinical insight and genuine on-farm credibility to rural health.

Sue completed her PhD on the health, wellbeing and safety, of farm families across diverse Australian agricultural industries, providing one of the most comprehensive national studies. She was the Founding Director of the National Centre for Farmer Health, leading the organisation for 13 years and establishing Australia’s first Graduate Certificate in Agricultural Health and Medicine, building workforce capability and cultural competence for professionals working in agricultural communities. She has secured over $12 million in research and program funding,(inlcuding NHMRC and ARC)  led initiatives including Sustainable Farm Families, and supervised Honours, Masters, and PhD students, shaping the next generation of rural health leaders.

Sue has held senior executive roles in regional health services, served on national and state boards, and advised ministers through policy and advisory committees. Internationally, she has delivered programs on the ground and collaborated with partners in Canada, Germany, India, Bangladesh, New Zealand, and Indonesia.

Working across disciplines — with rural doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, veterinarians, farmers, industry leaders, and policymakers — Sue translates evidence into practical change. From stockyards to stethoscopes, her work is guided by one principle: rural communities deserve healthcare that understands life on the land, and clinicians deserve the support to deliver it.