About Nat

Nat Cook is the Speaker of the House of Assembly and has been an elected Member of Parliament since 2014. 

 

Nat is a passionate nurse, community advocate, academic affiliate member of the RBRC, longstanding supporter of nursing and midwifery research whose career has been dedicated to improving health outcomes and strengthening communities across South Australia.

 

As the elected Member for Hurtle Vale and most recently appointed Speaker of the South Australian House of Assembly, she brings to public office the compassion, resilience, and advocacy that define the nursing profession. Throughout Nat has been a strong champion for equitable healthcare, research-informed policy, and the vital contribution nurses and midwives make to the wellbeing of individuals, families, and communities.