Abela Mahimbo is an international medical graduate and an early career academic in Public Health. Her PhD completed in 2018 was a health services-related research focused on examining policies and practices in immunisation service delivery for refugees in Australia to inform evidence-based approaches/strategies in improving service delivery for this group. She is proficient in qualitative research, implementation science and health policy analysis. Her research has significantly contributed to the body of evidence on the health of underserved populations, including refugees and migrants. She has a passion for health equity and conducts research that drives changes in policies and practices for underserved communities.