About Saltwater Sistas

Hello, I’m Rhi, a proud Mununjali woman, Marine scientist, and founder of Saltwater Sistas (2019–present). Growing up on Gumbaynggirr Country in Bellingen and now living on the Coffs Coast, my work blends environmental education, leadership and wellbeing to empower women, youth, and communities.

I’ve been recognised with awards including the Valerie Taylor Ocean Prize – Blue World (2025), Business of the Year at the Yandaarra Aunty Grace Roberts Community Awards (2023), AMP Tomorrow Maker (2021), named an ABC Trailblazer, and listed in the Top 30 Under 30 Most Influential People on the mid north coast (2021).

I hold a Bachelor of Marine Science & Management (2025), Graduate Diploma in Indigenous Health Promotion (2018), Diploma of Leadership and Management (2018) and qualifications in Business and Community services.

I am also an avid scuba diver with an Advanced diving licence and a Boat licence. Running Saltwater Sistas my aim is to combine wellbeing, leadership and science to inspire change and to protect our oceans and environment for future generations.

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