Wes Marne
Wes Marne Royal Australian Navy…
Cameron Clark
“If what we do today instils passion, enthusiasm and empowerment for our youth of tomorrow, then our people will continue to grow in strength and be proud of who we are.” – Cameron Clark Cameron Clark Bundjalung PeoplePetty OfficerRoyal Australian Navy Medals Australian Operational Service Medal – Border ProtectionAustralian Defence MedalCommanding Officers Commendation 2015Commanding Officers […]…
Michael Henry
“We are only on this planet for such a short period of time and we owe it to our Old People and to future generations that we look after and respect Mother Nature. Serving has allowed me to defend and protect Australia’s interests, including those of First Nations people. I have four children and 10 […]…
Steven Taylor
“To serve your country is to put the needs of others before your own, a value that if implemented in every factor of life, would make the world a greater place to live.” – Steven Taylor Steven Taylor BiripiLieutenant RANTraining Development OfficerRoyal Australian Navy Medals Australian Defence Medal “My story begins in the Northern beaches […]…
Kaibariki Milianga Doolah Tapera
“Give back – Make a Difference.” – Kaibariki Milianga Doolah Tapera Kaibariki Milianga Doolah Tapera Marrgu/Iwaidja manAble Seaman Boatswain’s MateRoyal Australian Navy Medals Australian Operational Service Medal – Border ProtectionAustralian Defence MedalPersonal Qualities award (PQ – Recruit school) “I enlisted on 10th August 2017 through Defence Indigenous Development Program – N8 (DIDP) and I am […]…
Joseph Banu
“I would like to encourage more of our people to join the Australian Defence Force because it has changed my life ever since I’ve made that choice to enlist.” – Joseph Banu Joseph Banu Boigu Island – Ngai BoeygulaigCrocodile Clan from the Small Tribe of Boigu. Ngai Koedalaw Augadhalaig, Moegi BuainguTorres Strait – Zenadth Kes […]…
Farryn Penny
“Joining the Navy, I gained a whole other family, one that grows every day.” – Farryn Penny Farryn Penny Grandmothers side is the Nyawagi peopleGrandfathers side is the Bundjalung peopleAble SeamanMarine Technician, Hull rate.Royal Australian Navy Medals Australian Defence Medal “I was born in Townsville and raised in Ayr by my mother, Lena Watego who […]…
Adam Edward Elliott
“The Defence Force reinforced my core set of values – honour, courage, honesty, trust and integrity.” – Adam Edward Elliott Adam Edward Elliott Gubbi GubbiSeamanMarine TechnicianRoyal Australian NavyCompleted 2 years’ service and intends to rejoin “I am a Murri man and Gubbi Gubbi descendant. I was raised in a Koori community and grew up in […]…
Carol Watego-Morgan
“Life knocks you down, just dust off and get back up.” – Carol Watego-Morgan Carol Watego-Morgan Nyawagi South Sea Islander on my mother’s sideBunjalung on my father’s sideLeading SeamanHydrographic Systems OperatorRoyal Australian Navy Medals Defence Long Service MedalAustralian Defence Medal “I was born in Ayr, North Queensland and I am the 11th child from a […]…
Kellie Curry
“Believe in yourself, even when it feels like no one else does. Don’t be afraid of the unknown, the world is a big place and it’s yours to be explored.” – Kellie Curry Kellie Curry Waanyi womanLeading SeamanAVN Aviation Support SailorRoyal Australian Navy Medals Australian Defence Medal “I was born and raised in a small […]…