Breakout
A diverse range of local and national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, non-Indigenous Australians and international speakers featured across the three days.
Speakers are listed in alphabetical order.
Karen has 37 years' experience teaching in pre-schools and has developed numerous programs to connect children with nature and First People's perspectives
A proud Biripi woman, Tammy was the first Aboriginal school captain at Briar Road and now ensures Aboriginal Education is at the forefront of the school.
Former CEO of Reconciliation Australia, Leah is leading an innovative, Indigenous-led investment fund to grow the pipeline of Indigenous businesses.
A Yorta Yorta and Dja Dja Wurrung woman, Muriel received the Order of Australia for distinguished service to Victoria's Indigenous community.
A Wiradjuri woman, Amara has worked with organisations across a variety of sectors, and is currently completing her MBA at the University of Sydney.
Eualayai/Gamillaroi woman, Larissa Behrendt AO is Associate Dean (Indigenous Research) at the UTS Jumbunna Institute and host of Speaking Out on ABC Radio.
A multi-award winning broadcaster, Dan anchors ABC Canberra's flagship 7pm News. He is connected to the Kulin Nation of Victoria through his mum.
Professor Eleanor Bourke is a Wergaia/Wamba Wamba Elder, Chair of the Yoo-rrook Justice Commission and has had an extensive career in academia.
A Wiradjuri descendant, Donna has held many leadership roles in both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and the broader healthcare and social sectors.
A Nyiyaparli/Yindjibarndi woman from the Pilbara region who has worked for over 20 years advocating for equal rights and reconciliation of Indigenous people.
Pamela has been leading Mosman Park's Aboriginal education program since 2016 and sees it as a privilege to learn from the local Aboriginal community.
A Wuthathi descendant, Fiona works to highlight the impacts of intergenerational trauma and the strength of First Nations peoples’ cultures for healing.
Current Associate Dean, Indigenous Law and Justice (Hub), Eddie is an Aboriginal man with strong family links in urban and remote areas throughout the Northern Territory.
A proud Aboriginal woman from both the Bardi and Kija peoples, Sharon is a board member for Reconciliation Australia and The Stronger Smarter Institute.
A Dauareb Wuthathi woman raised on Thursday Island, Florence was recognised in 2020 as a Top 100 Global Most Influential Women in Mining by WIM UK.
Georgia Durmush is a proud Wailwan and Gomeroi woman, a member of the Healing Foundation’s Youth Reference Group and in her final year of a PhD.
Rachel Naninaaq Edwarson is a Iñupiat/Norwegian/Sami woman who is a social justice film and digital media writer/director/producer.
An internationally-recognised senior leader in international development, corporate responsibility, and sustainability, James is the inaugural CEO of the BHP Foundation.
A Ngemba woman, Charlee-Sue Frail co-founded the Brewarrina Mission Working Group and is Co-Chair for Lendlease's RAP Expert Panel.
Danny has been actively involved with Indigenous issues across Australia for more than 35 years and is currently an Advisor to the From The Heart campaign.
Darren is an Indigenous executive with extensive experience. He has advised the World Bank, been a delegate to the World Indigenous Business Network and more.
A Yorta Yorta man, Ian is devoting himself to improving representation of Aboriginal people on boards and other high level governance positions.
Tess is an experience leader, who has been at Tumut Community Pre-School for 8 years, advocating for childrens' right to a reconciled Australia.
Tanya Hosch is the AFL's Executive General Manager of Inclusion and Social Policy, 2021 South Australian of the Year and an accomplished public speaker.
John Paul is from Wuthathi Country on Eastern Cape York Peninsula and Mer Island in the Torres Strait. He hosts NITV's flagship news show, 'The Point'.
Carly Jia is a Yidinji, Badulaig and Meriam woman who is leading AITSL's national project to develop a culturally-competent teaching workforce.
A Wardandi Nyungar man, Glen has more than 25 years' experience in Aboriginal affairs and Native Title. He is a former Reconciliation Australia Board Director.
A descendent of the Tagalaka people from North Qld, Gavin works with UnitingCare to deliver positive outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
A Gomeroi woman, Lisa has over 25 years' experience in the NSW Government, inspired by a Survivor-led approach of truth-telling, sharing and acceptance.
A Wailwan and Kooma woman, Laura works to ensure Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Pacific communities can represent their cultures in the Australian Museum.
A Torres Strait woman, Carla was previously Co-Chair of the NSW Reconciliation Council, is Board Chair of GetUp and a Board Director at Blakdance.
A proud Darumbal and South Sea Islander woman, Hayley co-founded the National Indigenous Youth Education Collective, asserting Indigenous rights to education.
Damian has played a key role as a leader in Catholic education in Tasmania, engaging community members and leading positive curriculum change.
Proud member of the Kirrae, Peek and Tjab Whurrong people of the Gunditjmara nation, Jason is the Founding Director of Mufsud Consulting & Advisory.
A proud Narrunga Kaurna woman from South Australia with extensive state, national and international experience in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health sector.
Kate has embedded a RAP and daily Kaurna rituals into the curriculum at St Peter's, and was a panel member at this year's SA Reconciliation Breakfast.
A proud Wiradjuri and Wonnarua woman, Donna is actively engaged in nation building and strengthening Indigenous governance, and won the 2021 Impact 25 Award.
Maya Newell directed the acclaimed feature, In My Blood It Runs, in collaboration with 10-year-old Arrernte/Garrwa boy, Dujuan, and his community.
A proud Bunuba woman from the remote town of Fitzroy Crossing who has advocated for Indigenous Australian languages, social justice and women’s issues.
Sam has over 20 years' experience in the non-government sector, encompassing service delivery, executive management, social policy analysis, and advocacy.
Carmen leads the strategy at Stuff.co.nz to better represent indigenous Māori and won Executive of the Year at the 2021 Voyager Media Awards.
Affiliated with the Ngalakan tribe in the Roper River region, John is a member of the Coalition of Peaks on the Joint Council for Closing the Gap.
A proud Gunaikurnai descendant, Taylor has a background in property development and ensures development projects deliver positive cultural change.
A Gamilaroi/Wailwun woman, Aunty Lorraine is a Stolen Generation survivor who has committed her life to helping others heal from past and present traumas.
Rachel Perkins' thirty-year directing career includes Redfern Now, Jasper Jones, the tele-movie Mabo and Bran Nue Dae. Her upcoming series First Wars will be on SBS.
A Dhunghutti man, Craig's career has focused on higher education access for people from low socioeconomic backgrounds and international student mobility.
Linked to the Gunditjmara Nation, Professor Rose has a 43-year career in education, has sat on five ministerial advisory committees, and currently works at Deakin University.
A Karajarri man from the west Kimberley region, Wynston is a former ranger for the Karajarri people and has extensive experience working on Country.
Victoria is an experienced social impact strategist and partnership broker. She joined the BHP Foundation this year to lead the Australia Country Program.
An Arrernte man, William was a member of the stolen generations. He has worked in various Government and Aboriginal organisations and is now retired.
Siobhan leads sustainability strategy at Westpac, which includes climate change, human rights, community and Indigenous engagement and the Westpac Foundation.
Catherine Trindall is a Gomeroi woman, President of the NSW Aboriginal Education Consultative Group and has more than 30 years' experience in Aboriginal education.
A proud Wiradjuri man from Central New South Wales with a vision of financial understanding and prosperity for Indigenous Australians.
Jane has been working with First Nations communities for 25 years, establishing strength and justice-based approaches to achieving systemic change.
A Munanjahli and South Sea Islander woman, Chelsea has been working in Indigenous health as a health worker and researcher for more than 20 years.
A Wongaibon man, Uncle Michael Welsh is a Stolen Generations survivor who is a member of The Healing Foundation's Stolen Generations Reference Committee.
Richard has more than 25 years' experience in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs, and is the former CEO of SNAICC and The Healing Foundation.
Peter Yu is a Yawuru man from Broome in the Kimberley region, with over 40 years’ experience in Indigenous development, advocacy, and negotiating on Native Title.
