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
Jason Mifsud
Community, Indigenous, Leadership
Jason Mifsud is a proud member of the Eastern Maar people of the Gunditjmara nation in South West Victoria and for the past twenty years has been leading cultural change and organisational transformation across numerous sectors. Jason is currently the Managing...
Deborah Mailman
Indigenous, Innovation, Media
Deborah Mailman is one of Australia’s most popular and successful actors who received national acclaim in 1998 winning both the AFI and Film Critics’ Circle Award for most outstanding actress for her portrayal of ‘Nona’ in the film Radiance.
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...
