Sylvia Ŋulpinditj, ARDS

Sylvia Ŋulpinditj made history as the first woman to commentate an AFL game in a First Nations language. Sylvia is an award-winning short film maker, radio producer and one of Yolŋu Radio’s most senior and respected broadcasters. Sylvia co-manages the Yolŋu Radio and Creative Media team at ARDS Aboriginal Corporation and hosts award winning weekly radio show Dhäwu Dhäwu. Originally from the remote community of Yurrwi, she now lives in Darwin where she continues to fulfil her cultural responsibilities as a member of the Gälpu clan. Sylvia provides cultural supervision and consultation for a range of projects, including unpacking concepts of trauma and healing from a First Nations perspective. She is a key cultural supervisor in relation to ARDS’ Trauma Informed Practice framework development which underpins all aspects of the work at ARDS Aboriginal Corporation from Yolŋu Language Resources to Community Development Projects.