Kickett has played a vital role in developing social work practice and policy to benefit the various Aboriginal sectors within which she has worked. Her professional commitments and community activities are extensive, and her work has been recognised by awards and scholarships.
Proud Yued and Badimia woman, Martin is a Manager for Local Content at Compass Group Australia. Martin brings with her 15 years experience working with Aboriginal communities, in the mineral and resource sector across Australia.
Proud Nyoongar woman, Smith Walley is a director within her family-owned business Aboriginal Productions and Promotions. She has a Degree in Community Development from Murdoch University and works within the fields of Anthropology, Adult Education, Events and Production Management.
Walley, a proud Nyoongar man, has been recognised for his contribution to the promotion of Nyoongar culture with numerous awards such as NAIDOC Aboriginal Artist of the Year, a Medal of the Order of Australia and Citizen of the Year in the Indigenous Leadership category.
Chief Executive Officer of Netball in WA, Hansen has almost two decades of senior leadership experience in the banking and finance sector and is also a Non-Executive Director of the Australian Institute of Management WA.
A proud Palyku woman with ties to Ngangumarta and Yindjibarndi Country, Coffin brings legal experience, along with extensive experience in public speaking, community education, and cultural security.
A proud Wangkatha man, Frewen is a leader of technical and operational teams, with substantial mining industry experience at major iron ore and gold projects in Western Australia. His experience includes heritage engagement, mining production, leadership, and empowering Indigenous Businesses.
Proud Noongar man, with ties to Wadjak, Ballardong & Yued country in WA, Ryder is a strategic professional with a broad range of knowledge and experience in leading projects and practical ways of working in partnership with Aboriginal communities to achieve positive outcomes.