Emerson Locke
“I’m a proud Aboriginal man who is passionate to serve and strive for excellence to better myself.” – Emerson Locke Emerson Locke Bindal Wulgurukaba-Guru, Mununjali, Kuku Yalanji ManSapper1st Combat Engineer RegimentRoyal Australian EngineersAustralian Army “I am a proud Bindal Wulgurukaba-Juru, Mununjali, Kuku Yalanji Man. I was born and raised in Meanjin country (Brisbane, Queensland), graduating […]…
Tim Holt
“He who laughs at himself never runs out of things to laugh at – Epictetus, 130 AD.” – Tim Holt Tim Holt Wakka Wakka and BidjaraSapperCombat EngineerAustralian Army Medals National Emergency Medal with clasp BushfiresAustralian Defence MedalDefence Support Services Silver Commendation Award “My parents met while employed in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). My […]…
Sedoi Harvey
“The way I am today is because of the Army. I learnt to respect myself, and by respecting yourself, you can understand how to respect others and make deadly choices. Along with my Culture, Defence gave me a stronger body, mind and spirit.” – Sedoi Harvey Sedoi Harvey Badu Island (Malulgal Nation) and Darnley Island […]…
Paul Payne
“Service never ends, and Faith is integral to maintaining that Service.” – Paul Payne Paul Payne WiradjurPrivate1st Battalion, Royal Australian RegimentRoyal Australian Infantry CorpsAustralian Army Medals Australian Defence Medal “I was born and partly raised in Griffith, NSW, and then moved to Melbourne when I was about 11 years old. I was a pretty sheltered […]…
Joshua Sinclair-Wadham
“Embrace your heritage, honour your ancestors, and serve your country with pride as an Aboriginal person, for your roots are your strengths and your service is your legacy.” – Joshua Sinclair-Wadham Joshua Sinclair-Wadham Boandik manSergeantRoyal Australian Infantry CorpsAustralian Army Medals Australian Active Service Medal with clasp East TimorAustralian Service Medal with clasp Solomon IsPolice Overseas […]…
Talithia Fischer
“Set your goals, make it happen. Only you can make your success happen. Be proud of your achievements.” – Talithia Fischer Talithia Fischer Nywaigi, Yidinji, Manbarra, Birragubba womanCorporalRoyal Australian Corps of TransportAustralian Army Medals Australian Defence Medal “I joined the Australian Defence Force (ADF) through the Army Indigenous Development Program (AIDP) in 2016 with the […]…
Cody Harris
Cody Harris Wiradjuri Corporal Australian Army Photograph by Belinda Mason OAM 2024, inkjet on brushed aluminium 60cm x 40cm…
Alanah Dever
“Never be afraid of pushing the boundary, nothing changes if nothing changes.” – Alanah Dever Alanah Dever Worimi and WiradjuriCorporalMedicRoyal Australian Army Medical CorpsAustralian Army Medals and Awards Australian Defence Medal “I am a proud Worimi and Wiradjuri woman. I am a descendant of Jack Cook, a respected local Aboriginal Elder who was head stockman […]…
Lois Agius
“I believe it’s okay to help and assist, through the ADF, for those who are oppressed and need help in other lands, until you realise that you are the oppressed in your own country. Serving country to me, means standing with those who are oppressed in our own country.” – Lois Agius Lois Agius Kaurna/Ngarrindjeri […]…
Chloe Dray
“Make your own track.” – Chloe Dray Chloe Dray Gunggari woman Captain Australian Army Medals Australian Active Service Medal with clasp ICAT Afghanistan Medal Australian Service Medal with clasp Timor-Leste Defence Long Service Medal Australian Defence Medal NATO Non-Article 5 Medal with clasp ISAF Timor-Leste Solidarity Medal United States Army Commendation Medal Army Combat Badge […]…