• Maroochy Barambah, Elder and Songwoman, Turrbal Tribe

  Maroochy Barambah is an Aboriginal Elder from Brisbane. She is of Turrbal and Gubbi Gubbi ancestry with additional bloodline connections to Wakka Wakka, Kamilaroi and Birri Gubba Country. Maroochy was born on Cherbourg Aboriginal Reserve in South East Queensland. She is the Songwoman and Lore-woman of the Turrbal Tribe. 

  Maroochy has received many awards, both in Australia and overseas. She hopes to continue working in the area of the performing arts, while at the same time engendering a better understanding of Aboriginal culture.

Baringa Barambah Meeanjinu is a proud Turrbal and Gubbi Gubbi woman from Queensland with connections to Wakka Wakka, Kamilaroi and Birri Gubba country. She grew up on Country in Meeanjin (Brisbane) with strong ties to her Turrbal culture. She is currently a Songwoman and Lore-woman in training. 

As a Chevening and Roberta Sykes Scholar, Baringa completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) specialising in Culture & Arts Management and Social Innovation at the University of Cambridge. She has worked in a diverse range of finance, strategy and operations roles in NFPs, Corporates and Government to deliver projects across Australia, Europe, Middle East and Africa. Baringa is passionate about working with Aboriginal communities to improve social, cultural and economic outcomes.

• • Aaron Ruska is a proud descendant of the Nunukul, Yuggera, Gubi Gubi, and Koombumerri Tribes, with strong connections to the Kullili, Kooma and BurriGubba peoples. 

    He joined the Nunukul Yuggera Dance Troupe at just two years old and toured to France at the age of three. From a young age, Aaron’s pride and determination have shaped him into a strong Aboriginal artist. He began learning the didgeridoo at age 10 and has performed across Australia and internationally. 

    Aaron has travelled extensively, sharing Traditional Aboriginal culture through dance, song and storytelling. Performing alongside some of the world’s top artists, he continues to inspire audiences with his cultural expression and commitment to preserving his heritage.

• Wagga TSI Dance Company are descendants from Saint Paul’s Village on Moa Island in the Near Western Groups of the Torres Straits , belonging to the 3rd and 4th generations. Moa Island is between northern Queensland and Papua New Guinea. The Torres Strait Islanders are known for their rich Indigenous cultures, traditions, and vibrant dance and music passed down through generations.  

  The members of Wagga TSI Dance Company share their culture by performing dances that tell their stories to the wider community.  

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• Didgeridoo

  Mark Atkins is one of the world’s greatest didgeridoo players, recognised for his collaborative projects with leading composers and musicians.

  A descendant of WA’s Yamitji people, and of Irish/Australian heritage, Mark has incorporated the didgeridoo sound into orchestral works, theatrical productions and dance performances.

  Mark is a performer, storyteller, songwriter, composer, percussionist, visual artist and instrument maker.        

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• Wandarrah Pre-School was established in 1973 by 'Save the Children Fund' to provide a place of learning & gathering for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families within the Inala and surrounding community.

  Today, Wandarrah is a comunity kindergarten and child care centre owned and managed by the Aboriginal and Torres 
  

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