Rate My Professor Katherine Te Arii

Lecturer Katherine Te Arii is an accomplished Registered Nurse and academic at Murdoch University’s School of Nursing in Perth, Western Australia. With extensive clinical experience in general nursing, peri-operative care, post-anaesthesia care unit (PACU) and recovery, and dialysis, she bridges the gap between clinical practice and education. As a Murdoch University alumna, she graduated from the institution and has returned to teach, imparting practical knowledge to undergraduate and postgraduate nursing students. Her background equips her to deliver hands-on teaching that prepares students for diverse healthcare settings, including haemodialysis and perioperative environments.

In a notable recent accomplishment, Katherine Te Arii was selected as a finalist in the 2026 WA Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards (WANMEA) within the Education category. This recognition celebrates her pivotal role in decolonising nursing curricula by integrating Indigenous-led education approaches. She was instrumental in establishing a strategic partnership between the School of Nursing and the School of Indigenous Knowledges at Murdoch University, leading to the collaborative co-design of a strengths-based First Nations health unit. This innovative unit emphasises cultural safety, equity, and Indigenous perspectives in nursing practice. Additionally, as a Lecturer from the School of Nursing, she contributes to Murdoch University’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan 2025-2027, supporting broader institutional goals in reconciliation and cultural responsiveness. Through her teaching and initiatives, Katherine Te Arii advances nursing education’s alignment with contemporary healthcare needs, particularly in multicultural and Indigenous contexts.