Our Collective
This project was shaped through collaboration with First Nations people who shared their time, creativity, and knowledge.
We acknowledge and thank each person for their contribution.
Kevin Heath
Cultural advisor A proud Butchulla man from K’gari (Fraser Island), with over 15 years of experience in health and cultural advocacy, Kevin Heath is dedicated to empowering the next generation. As a Cultural Capabilities Educator and an R U OK? Community Ambassador, he works across the state to bridge gaps in community, connection, and leadership while promoting mental well-being. Driven by a deep connection to his culture and his role as a husband and father, Kev focuses on breaking down barriers to create space for community to thrive. His work is grounded in the belief that understanding the world's oldest thriving culture requires presence, humility, and respect.
Aunty Barb
ELDERA proud Bidjigal, Gweagal, and Wadi Wadi woman, Aunty Barb is a deeply respected Elder whose life’s work is rooted in the protection of her culture and the healing of her people. As a survivor of the Stolen Generations and Deputy Chair of the NSW/ACT Stolen Generation Council, she has been a fierce voice for justice and remembrance. Her enduring legacy is etched into the landscape at Matraville, where her years of tireless campaigning saw the creation of the Stolen Generations memorial—a sacred space for reflection and truth-telling on Country.
Beyond her work in historical healing, Aunty Barb’s cultural leadership is defined by her care for the living. By pioneering the first mobile breast screening clinics in La Perouse, she transformed her personal experience with loss into a community-wide mission for health and survival. Whether through monumental advocacy or grassroots health, Aunty Barb continues to lead with the strength of a woman who knows that honouring our past is the only way to safeguard our future.
Kiara Marr, Malakai Quinlan and Matilda Seinor
TALENT
This group of young leaders represents the strength and diversity of Aboriginal people today, bringing perspectives from the coast, the city, and the outback. As emerging voices for our community, they embody the drive and ambition of a new generation ready to make their mark. Though they come from different backgrounds, they are united by a shared goal: to inspire others to step up, grab these opportunities, and lead the way toward a bright and empowered future for all people together.
Daniel Martin
videographerFrom the moment Daniel got his hands on his sister’s DSLR camera at the age of 12, he was hooked. Based in Sydney, his passion for filmmaking and photography has been a constant through-line for more than half of his life. In early 2025, Daniel founded Moving Media Projects; a videography company built on creating work that moves people, transcending generic content to deliver stories with real impact.
Bronte Hough
artist Bronte Hough is a proud Kamilaroi woman whose identity is deeply rooted in her father’s bloodline and her Mob’s country in Quirindi, Caroona. Now living and creating on Dharawal Country, Bronte views her culture not just as heritage, but as a guiding force for her creativity and leadership.
An accomplished artist, Bronte specializes in blending traditional culture with modern creativity. Her commitment to community is reflected in her work with the Student Woronora River Council and her leadership in launching the First Nations Wellbeing Hub, where she facilitates spaces for connection and cultural sharing.
Bronte is currently channeling her passion for mentorship into a Bachelor of Primary Education at the University of Wollongong. Already an active educator as a local swimming instructor, she is dedicated to becoming a teacher who ensures all children—particularly Aboriginal students—feel empowered, included, and culturally safe.
While her artistic and professional pursuits are vast, Bronte’s greatest priority remains her family, who provide the foundation for her work in preserving and celebrating First Nations excellence.
