Indigenous
Featured Speakers
Shannon Parry
Indigenous, Olympian, Rugby
Shannon Parry is an Australian indigenous rugby union player who is known for her achievements in women’s rugby. She was born on March 27, 1989, in Queensland, Australia. Shannon Parry primarily plays as a back-row forward and is renowned for her...
Lou Bennett
Diversity, Education, Indigenous
Yorta Yorta Dja Dja Wurrung, Dr Lou Bennett is a former member of the internationally acclaimed music trio Tiddas. Bennett is a consummate performer, playing to audiences worldwide.
William Tilmouth
Charity, Indigenous, Inspiration, Motivation
William has worked in various Government and Aboriginal organisations and was elected the Central Australian ATSIC Regional Chair in the 1980s
Nicky Winmar
AFL, Indigenous, Inspiration
On the 17th of April 1993 Collingwood faced St Kilda on the magpie’s home ground at Victoria Park. During the warm up before the game, St Kilda’s Gilbert McAdam – who was about to play his first game at Victoria Park –...
Sam Thaiday
Indigenous, Inspiration, NRL
Rugby League Legend Sam Thaiday's playing career took off when he signed with the Brisbane Brisbane Broncos in 2003 and made his professional NRL debut that year
Nova Peris
Indigenous, Olympian, Politics
Nova Peris became the first Indigenous Australian to win an Olympic gold medal when she was a member of the victorious Hockeyroos in Atlanta in 1996
Gavin Wanganeen
AFL, Artist, Indigenous
Gavin Wanganeen is an Australian Football League (AFL) legend, acclaimed contemporary Indigenous artist and Aboriginal activist.
Christine Anu
Actor, Entertainment, Indigenous, Inspiration
Christine Anu is a national treasure and Australia’s most iconic female Indigenous Entertainer. Trained in dance at the National Aboriginal Islander Skills Development Association (NAISDA) her illustrious career spans over 25 years including music, theatre, dance, film and television. Christine has...
Andrew Krakouer
AFL, Indigenous, Motivation
An interrupted AFL career due to imprisonment, Andrew Krakouer has experienced the highs and lows of life. He now shares his journey and the lessons he has learnt, in an incredibly moving, inspirational way. One of the AFL’s most famous names...
Michael Long
AFL, Diversity, Indigenous
Michael Long is one of the most talented footballers to have played in the Australian Football League (AFL). Long is respected as a footballer and a spokesperson for Aboriginal people. Michael Long’s parents had been removed from their families as children and...
