Shooting Stars is pleased to announce the appointment of Rishelle Hume to its Board.
A proud Noongar woman with traditional ties to the Whadjuk, Ballardong and Gnaala Karla Boodja peoples, Hume is currently the Manager, Aboriginal Employment Strategy at Chevron Australia.
She is also the direct descendant and granddaughter of the highly respected Noongar Whadjuk Elders, Mr Patrick and Ms Lorna Hume, who spent their lives tirelessly promoting Aboriginal Rights and Noongar culture.
Hume has over 25 years’ experience in Aboriginal engagement ranging from employment, education, justice and health, and is actively involved in the Aboriginal community within the Perth region.
She is also the Co-Chair and Co-Founder of the Western Australian Aboriginal Leadership Institute, and was awarded the 2016 Western Australian of the Year – Aboriginal Category Winner.
Earlier this year Hume was inducted into the WA Women’s Hall of Fame for service to the Aboriginal community.
“I am extremely excited and proud about being part of the Shooting Stars Board, as I come from a sporting background and competed at the elite level as a junior through to senior ranks in athletics,” Hume said.
“I truly believe sport can assist with a level of discipline, structure, and attitude to never give up on what you believe in and knowing that you can achieve whatever you desire and all you have to do is believe in myself.”
“Shooting Stars is an education program that uses sport to drive engagement at school, and I am passionate about the advancement of young Aboriginal girls.”
Shooting Stars Executive Officer Fran Haintz welcomed Hume to the Board.
“Rishelle is a passionate leader who is incredibly well respected in the West Australian community, and she has devoted her working life to the advancement of Aboriginal people and the Noongar culture,” Haintz said.
“Her experience and leadership is unparalleled, so we’re very proud to have her bring those attributes to the Shooting Stars Board.”
“On behalf of Shooting Stars, I welcome Rishelle to the Board.”
