Rate My Professor William Hayward

William Hayward serves as an Adjunct Lecturer in the Centre for Aboriginal Studies at Curtin University. A Noongar man from the Gorang/Minang clan groups, he possesses extensive professional experience spanning over 15 years in child protection services. Hayward has made notable contributions to key reform initiatives, including the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, the Western Australian Children’s Commission, and SNAICC, the national peak body representing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in Australia. His involvement underscores a commitment to improving outcomes for Aboriginal children, particularly in out-of-home care systems affected by historical traumas such as the Stolen Generations.

In his academic role, Hayward emphasizes the need for Aboriginal-led approaches in child protection, advocating for increased responsibility and authority granted to Aboriginal professionals and organizations. He received an Honourable Mention in the 2021 Curtin Student Guild Excellence in Teaching Awards within the Centre for Aboriginal Studies category. Additionally, he has been acknowledged for championing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) advocacy within Aboriginal communities. Hayward continues to promote cultural connection and community-driven solutions to address systemic challenges in child welfare.