Zane Ma Rhea

Background

Rhea, Zane Ma was born on January 25, 1959 in Sydney, Australia. Daughter of Reginald Anthony and Margaret Rose (Antwis) Schuman.

Education

B Social Studies, Sydney U., 1981; Diploma of Aboriginal Education, Flinders U., Adelaide, Australia, 1991; Bachelor with honors, Flinders U., Adelaide, Australia, 1992; Doctor of Philosophy, Flinders U., Adelaide, Australia, 1997.

Career

Residential care worker, Deaf Society, Sydney, 1977-1980; residential social worker, Royal National Institute for the Deaf, Bath, United Kingdom, 1981-1985; manager, Vegetarian Restaurant, Ronda, Spain, 1985-1987; education and welfare officer, Adelaide U., 1988-1990; Aboriginal liaison officer, Adelaide U., 1990; academic professional, U. South Australia, Adelaide, since 1997; academic professional, U. Melbourne, Parkville, Australia, since 1998.

Achievements

• Zane Ma Rhea has been listed as a noteworthy Sociologist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Cub leader 1st Willoughby Cubs, Sydney, Australia, 1977-1980. Youth leader St. Thomas' Church, Sydney, 1977-1981. Trustee Feminist Archives, Bath, 1983-1987.

Student coordinator Thai-Australia Association, Adelaide, since 1995. Member Black Womens Action in Education (life), The Australian Sociological Association, Golden Keys Society.

Interests

• Avocations: languages, water colour painting, music.

Connections

Father:

Reginald Anthony Schuman

Mother:

Margaret Rose (Antwis) Schuman