Deb Hunter, Member (South)

Deb Hunter is a 65+ year-old autistic woman who has lived and worked in North-west rural Tasmania for most of her life.

Deb has post-graduate qualifications in environmental science and complementary health, and has long-standing and ongoing interests in conservation, speleology, bushwalking, expedition caving and Aboriginal culture and heritage.

Deb is a victim-survivor of family and domestic violence and lives with persistent pain. Deb is passionate about making a difference in gender equity, family and domestic violence, and women’s health and wellbeing. Deb applies her skills in advocacy and lived experience consultation to improve womens’ lives.