This 2023 Reconciliation Week, together with Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation, the Give Where You Live Foundation proudly presents Wurru-ki getme bullarto (Conversations that matter/that are great) on Wednesday 31 May.
At our second Conversations That Matter we invite you to what it means to listen to stories of what it means to be a First Nations person in Australia today.
Guest Speaker: Nova Peris OAM OLY
Nova Peris OAM is a descendant of the Gija people of East Kimberley, the Yawuru people of West Kimberley & the Gagudju people of West Arnhem Land.
While Nova’s achievements as an international athlete brought attention to the potential of Aboriginal women, undoubtedly it was her explosive time as a Senator in Federal Parliament which showcased her desire to improve the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. She has been, and continues to be, a trailblazer for Aboriginal people.
MC: Allira Potter
Allira Potter is a proud Yorta Yorta woman, author, podcast host, model and an empowerment and mindset coach.
Through a thriving career, Allira advocates for cultural diversity, body positivity, and mental wellbeing and will always place an importance on being true to themselves and their connection to the roots of their Indigenous culture. Allira’s connection with culture and learnings from Elders has led them to ensure that their business model will always put First Nations people first.
As a role model to young Indigenous women, Allira’s inspirational story has been shared by high-profile media publications including Mamamia, Vogue Australia and SBS.
Welcome to Country: Corrina Eccles
Corrina Eccles is a proud Wadawurrung woman living and working on Wadawurrung Country in Djilang/Geelong.
Performing: Renee Howell
Renee is an Arrernte woman from Central Australia.
She is a local artist who uses her voice to share important stories of the past and her family’s history.
Join us for a yarn
Joining us for a yarn at Conversations That Matter: Reconciliation is Bek Lasky, Marsha Uppill, Matt Stokes and Tom Molyneux.
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