Rachana is a lawyer with experience in not-for-profit, health-justice partnership, law reform and government settings in Queensland, the Northern Territory and Victoria. This includes experience in casework, education, stakeholder engagement, advocacy, strategic policy and governance. She currently works in First Nations justice at the Human Rights Law Centre. Rachana holds tertiary qualifications in law, science and public health.
Rachana is a strong believer in the community sector, particularly interdisciplinary and collaborative efforts that recognise the links between housing, health and the legal system as these help to keep children and young people out of prison. She is proud to contribute to BYS given the range of important support and opportunities it provides.