Steven Warrior
“With Culture, Heritage and Dedication, you can achieve great things.” – Steven Warrior Steven Warrior Kaurna/Narungga/KokathaFlight LieutenantIndigenous Liaison OfficerRoyal Australian Air Force “As an Aboriginal man, it is important for me to know and acknowledge who I am and where I come from. I am a proud Kaurna/Narungga/ Kokatha man. I grew up on Narungga […]…
Jason Thomsen
“Bad things happen and you can’t change that, just don’t get stuck there because there’s nothing you can do to change it. Learn from that and put your head down and push forward. Aim to shape what’s coming cos that’s all your able to affect.” – Jason Thomsen Jason Thomsen Badtjala / Butchulla K’gari (Fraser […]…
Coomara Munro
“My service to country has taught me that the ability to freely connect with country and kin without fear of persecution or conflict is so rare and special. This is the vision of my ancestors, and what I hope my children will continue to fight for as leaders and descendants of Gumbaynggirr mob.” – Coomara […]…
Grant Biles
“Let go of your ego and allow yourself to learn, it’s the only way to stay relevant in our continually moving world.” – Grant Biles Grant Biles Ngemba and Murrawarri ManFlight SergeantRoyal Australian Air Force Medals Australian Operational Service Medal – Greater Middle East OperationDefence Long Service Medal with 1st claspAustralian Defence MedalAir Force NAIDOC […]…
Lyle Holt
“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is that good people do nothing.” – Lyle Holt Lyle Holt PalawaGroup CaptainDirector Integrated Air and Missile Defence Multi-Domain Program OfficeRoyal Australian Air Force Medals Australian Active Service Medal with clasps ICAT and Iraq 2003Afghanistan MedalIraq MedalDefence Long Service Medal with 3rd claspAustralian Defence MedalNATO Non-Article […]…
Sarah Woods
“NGULLIBOO MUGGI – ‘All Of Us Strong.’” – Sarah Woods Sarah Woods Bundjalung womanFlight LieutenantRoyal Australian Air Force “I am a proud Bundjalung woman with connection to Widjabul Wiabul and Nyangbul clans through my mother; a direct descendant of King Jack Kapean from the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales. NGULLIBOO MUGGI – “All […]…
Grace Casey-Maughan
“Live life slowly, to notice your life as it happens.” – Grace Casey-Maughan Grace Casey-Maughan NgarigoFlight LieutenantNo 464 SquadronRoyal Australian Air Force Medals Australian Defence Medal “My name is Grace, and I am a Ngarigo balan. I grew up on the South Coast of New South Wales, on beautiful Yuin Country. I spent my childhood […]…
Olive-Rose Pearson
“Don’t do dumb stuff, be a decent human being and look out for your mates.” – Olive-Rose Pearson Olive-Rose Pearson Hammond Island, Kaurareg People | Kala Lagaw Ya (Bottom Western region)AircaftwomanAir Force SecurityRoyal Australian Air Force “My name is Olive-Rose and I’m a proud Torres Strait Islander woman from Hammond Island. I grew up in […]…
Michael Cumbers
“No matter who tells you that you’ll never be good enough to do something, you can always prove them wrong, as I have.” – Michael Cumbers Michael Cumbers KamilaroiPilot OfficerRoyal Australian Air Force Medals Australian Operational Service Medal – Greater Middle East OperationAustralian Defence Medal “I was just a simple boy growing up in Penrith, […]…
Krystal Perkins
“Find the courage within” – Krystal Perkins Krystal Perkins Arunta and Nyamal NationsFlight LieutenantRoyal Australian Air Force…