Kelly Hammant
“There ain’t no mountain high enough which will stop you from living your dreams. If you set yourself goals, believe in yourself and adapt to resilience, you can achieve anything you want to in life. Empower yourself!” – Kelly Hammant Kelly Hammant WiradjuriWarrant Officer Class OneRoyal Australian Army Ordnance CorpsAustralian ArmyFlight LieutenantLogistics OfficerRoyal Australian Air […]…
Gary Kohn
“Since joining the ADF, my quality of life has improved due to the opportunities afforded to me. I highly recommend this opportunity to anyone who wants to give it a red-hot crack. You have nothing to lose & everything to gain. You receive quality training that leads to meaningful skills & employment.” – Gary Kohn […]…
Brent Irvine
“I serve this country and its people, I am proud of my culture and my people, I will fight for what is right and true, I will always stand fast for my culture and its people and defend it no matter what.” – Brent Irvine Brent Irvine WiradjuriLeading AircraftmanRoyal Australian Air Force Medals Australian Operational […]…
Tjapukai Shaw
“You can create a mental barrier when you don’t see yourself represented. It took me a long time to get over that sort of thinking, but now I’m just so open and willing to give things a go.” – Tjapukai Shaw Tjapukai Shaw Wiradjuri and Muruwari manFlight LieutenantRoyal Australian Air Force Medals Australian Defence Medal […]…
Matthew Roberts
Matthew Roberts Bundjalung (Mother) Kamilaroi (Father)Flight LieutenantRoyal Australian Air Force “My Pop, Terry Stacey was a Sapper in the Army and served with 4RAR in Vietnam from 1968-1969. His experiences influenced my decision to enlist in both good and bad ways. My father saw the negative effects it had on my grandfather when he returned […]…
Billy Horner
“Serving in the military isn’t just about serving for your country, it’s about serving for your country’s people, the people who served before you and the people who carry your heritage.” – Billy Horner Billy Horner WiradjuriLeading Aircraftman75 Squadron RAAF Base TindalRoyal Australian Air Force “I grew up in a small country town called Port […]…
Patricia Thompson
“As a teacher my students gave me the motivation to be the best I can! As an adult, be the best you can, one step at a time.” – Patricia Thompson Patricia Thompson Cunnamulla, QueenslandSquadron LeaderSenior Indigenous Liaison OfficerHeadquarters Air Command RAAF Base GlenbrookRoyal Australian Air Force Medals Australian Defence Medal “I was born in […]…
Daniel Kosez-Florence
”Serving country has given me pride, and I hope to inspire the next generation to want to serve.” – Daniel Kosez-Florence Daniel Kosez-Florence DharawalCorporalIndigenous Recruitment TeamRoyal Australian Air Force Medals Australian Defence Medal “After leaving school in 2002 I started an apprenticeship as a vehicle mechanic and after completing that I was seeking a career […]…
Akisha Weaver
“I am grateful for the Indigenous ADF members who have made a significant contribution to the country where I enjoy my freedom and feel safe.” – Akisha Weaver Akisha Weaver Wiradjuri WomanAircraftwomanRoyal Australian Air Force “My name is Akisha Weaver, and I belong to the Wiradjuri tribe. I am a Personnel Capability Specialist in the […]…
Brendan Dawson
“It is a privilege to serve and protect Australian civilian and military members through providing health care to domestic and international crises.” – Brendan Dawson Brendan Dawson YuinLeading AircraftmanMedical TechnicianRoyal Australian Air Force “My name is Brendan Dawson, and my family comes from both the Yuin and Biripi tribes along the East coast of New […]…