Demoya Barkle
“Our choices determine our future.” – Demoya Barkle Demoya Barkle Aboriginal – Butchulla, Maori – Ngati KahungunuLeading AircraftwomanRoyal Australian Air Force “I am the oldest child, niece and grandchild on both sides of my family. I’m one of the first to finish Year 12, the first to go to university, and the first to join […]…
Shae O’Neill
“Our knowledge is priceless; so, share stories, nurture our roots, and preserve our collective wisdom. It’s how we cherish our heritage and keep traditions alive.” – Shae O’Neill Shae O’Neill DharugOfficer CadetRoyal Australian Air Force “My name is Shae O’Neill, and I am a proud Dharug woman. In 2019 I graduated from Trinity Christian School […]…
Myah Riley
“Don’t sit down and wait for opportunities to come. Get up and make them.” – Myah Riley Myah Riley Dharug/Worimi Tribes, Penrith/Port Stephens regionsLeading AircraftwomanRoyal Australian Air Force “I was born and raised on Dharug land in Penrith, although my Indigenous ancestry comes from my Grandfather who grew up on Worimi land in the Port […]…
Trent Ferrier
“Outside duty, I often return to my community, where I share my journey with mob to inspire younger generations to pursue their own aspirations and make a difference.” – Trent Ferrier Trent Ferrier Yorta YortaLeading AircraftmanRoyal Australian Air Force Medals Australian Defence Medal “I was born on Dharug land and grew up in Penrith for […]…
Katherine (Kate) Russell
“In a world where you can be anything, choose to be kind.” – Katherine (Kate) Russell Katherine (Kate) Russell Ngunnawal WomanPilot OfficerAir Force Logistics OfficerRoyal Australian Air Force Medals Australian Defence MedalAustralian Defence Force Commendation – Bronze “I grew up in Canberra, the youngest of three children to the two hardest working parents. I spent […]…
Drew Dale
“I never considered military service a ‘job’. To me, it was a calling and a way of honouring my maternal grandfather, who served in the Army in World War I and World War II, his eldest son Uncle Athol who served in New Guinea, two paternal uncles who served in the RAN in World War […]…
Alex Houthuysen (Hill)
“And with Family, we are who we protect.” – Alex Houthuysen (Hill) Alex Houthuysen (Hill) Yamatji NationSergeantRoyal Australian Air Force Medals Australian Service Medal with clasp SE AsiaDefence Force Service Medal with 1st claspAustralian Defence Medal “Stephen Michael Hill is the name given to me by my birth Mother, but immediately after my birth, I […]…
Ellie Hawke
“Make the difference – For me, these ‘words of wisdom’ have been something I say to myself since I was a young child. This is my passion and my true belief as to what I am here on this earth to do. I wish to make a difference no matter how big or small, to […]…
Michael Naawi
Michael Naawi Royal Australian Air Force…
Normie Grogan
“If you don’t know your history, you’ll never know your future.” – Normie Grogan Normie Grogan Kuku Yalanji/Takalak, Far North Qld/Gulf Country Qld, Kanak Solomon Islander, MalaytaFlight LieutenantRoyal Australian Air Force Medals Australian Defence Medal “I was born in Cairns, the second youngest of 11 children, and grew up in the Far North Queensland regions […]…