Tell us about you and your mob? Nunga! I am Amy, a proud Arabana & Ngarrindjeri woman. I was born and raised in a town called Port Augusta which is home to many Indigenous people across South Australia. Tell us about your career? I commenced my career working for Services Australia. I enjoyed my time working helping mob navigate the government systems and travelling across the country supporting other teams. I currently work in the mining industry and have done for the past 15 years. I have gained extensive experience and knowledge working across various departments and roles in mining including; geology, underground, operations, communications, events coordination and many others. What pathway did you take? Honestly it feels like the
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Tell us about you and your mob?I’m a Bundjalung man, and I grew up on the Gold Coast. We grew up around the salt water. I have brothers and our late mum brought us up. Tell us about your career? I have a different path than most people in the profession, most of my working life I have been in the mining and construction industry. I completed a boilermaking/welding trade, in metal fabrication. I really enjoyed building and construction and being out on site. I went on to start a university degree and was accepted in the Bachelor of Arts course, I really enjoyed that course, but unfortunately I only part completed it. I really enjoyed the writing component of
Tell us about you and your mob? I grew up in Western Qld on Mandandanji country. But my indigenous roots trace back to the Koa people of the Winton district where my Pop was born and grew up. Tell us about your career? Fortunately over the last 20 years to have built a business with my brother unloading and loading shipping containers. This has seen us work with a number of large retailers and logistics companies to provide this service. Prior to this i did spend time as an engineer and for a few years played Rugby League in Sydney. What pathway did you take? I just kept challenging my self moving cities and getting out of my comfort zone to
Tell us about you and your mob? My name’s Jai Lawton, a Bidjara man from central west Queensland, currently the CEO of AEMEE, the Aboriginal Enterprises in Mining, Energy and Exploration. I’m living on Yugara and Turrbal country. I have two little girls that keep me on my toes and teach me a lot of lessons – they’re beautiful, beautiful little human beings. Tell us about why you chose this profession? I’ve always been driven by the importance of economic development and empowerment for our people. Given our history and the policies that have excluded Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, this is a deeply personal issue for me. My career has been about reversing that disadvantage by fostering economic
Tell us about you and your mob? I am Jenni Walke, a Bundjalung woman, living and working on Turrbal/Yagera country. I am the youngest of three daughters to my mother. My grandfather is from Cabbage Tree Island in Northern Rivers NSW, and my grandmother was relocated to Cabbage Tree Island from Cherbourg. I am the founder of Elephant in the Room Consulting, INDIGImesh Pty Ltd, and the BImpact Collective. As a coach, consultant, facilitator, speaker, and author, I bring a unique perspective on cultural engagement, business strategy, and the development of sustainable business practices. Tell us about why you chose this profession? I chose to start Elephant in the Room Consulting because I am passionate about making a positive impact
Tell us about you and your mob? Hi everyone, I’m Jordy Dwyer, the Community and Cultural Education Manager at First Nations Foundation. I’m a proud Wiradjuri man with family ties to Bathurst and Euchareena. I was born in Western Sydney but grew up on country in Manildra, NSW. Now, I’m living and working on the Gold Coast. I’m an aspiring Rugby League coach, and I’m passionate about making a positive impact both on and off the field. Tell us about your career? The majority of my career has been spent in the Health/Fitness Industry and then Youth mentoring space, I’ve had a pretty varied career. I had a couple of years in the Community Services sector as well. I have
Tell us about you and your mob? My name is Steve Bekue, a proud Bundjalung, Yuggera and a Bidjara man.I’m an Aboriginal artist and part time support worker with RAILS support.I was born and raised on the Gold Coast where I now raise three children of my own alongside my beautiful partner. Tell us about why you choose this profession? My passion to help my mob and community to set goals and reach their true potential and connect them back to culture. What Skills do you need to succeed in your role? I believe the skills to be a good support worker are to be understanding of your client’s background and mental health, being a good listener, encouraging your client’s
Tell us about you and your mob? Hello, I’m Emily, a Product Design student at university. My indigenous roots tie back to the Darkinjung mob on the Central Coast. However, I was born and raised in the Minjungbal group within the Bundjalung Nation, situated on the Gold Coast. Tell us about why you choose Product Design? I’ve always been passionate about creativity, hands-on projects, and continual learning. In my early university days, I explored Information Technology and Secondary Teaching but didn’t feel a long-term connection to either. It was a stroke of luck when I stumbled upon product design. What excites me about it is the mix of skills involved—like sketching, graphic design, 3D modeling—basically, a bit of everything! Being
Tell us about you and your mob? My name is Kyah. I am a Walbunja woman from the Yuin nation. The Walbunja mob are saltwater people who spend a lot of time in and around the water. Growing up, I spent most holidays, weekends and spare time in Moruya, NSW. It was there, alongside my father and grandfather, that my connection to water and marine life was solidified. Tell us about your Career? I am a research technician at CSIRO, within the Environment unit. My career with CSIRO began in the Agriculture and Food unit, researching my own project on different species of seagrass, which was fascinating! Currently, I am working on a NESP Project, looking at barriers faced by
IEA’s Shane Kennelly, a founding Director of the newly established Queensland Indigenous Business Network (QIBN) sat down for a yarn with TripleA’s Jyi Lawton , to delve into the significance of this initiative. QIBN, recently launched by Ministers Di Farmer and Leeanne Enoch, is on the lookout for a CEO to champion the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses across Queensland. Shane discusses the journey, the process, and the pivotal role QIBN is poised to play in shaping the Indigenous Business Sector in Queensland. LISTEN NOW