Jade Delaporte

“You don’t see the ‘sunrise’ from the depths of the valley, once you have climbed the mountain, it will be there for you to enjoy.” – Jade Delaporte Jade Delaporte NoongarLeading SeamanRoyal Australian Navy Medals Australian Active Service Medal with Clasp ICATAfghanistan MedalAustralian Operational Service Medal – Border ProtectionDefence Long Service MedalAustralian Defence MedalReturned from […]…

Gordon Adams

“Try to have a positive attitude despite the situation; remember that you can’t control everything. Have good people around you and make the most of every opportunity; the ADF has plenty, so don’t be ashamed to put your hand up and have a go.” – Gordon Adams Gordon Adams Birri Gubba Clan – Juru Nation, […]…

Zamri Burns

“Never be afraid to jump in head first, your ancestors have your back.” – Zamri Burns Zamri Burns DharugSub Lieutenant RANMedical BranchRoyal Australian Navy Medals Australian Active Service Medal with clasps Iraq 2003 and ICATIraq MedalAustralian Operational Service Medal – Border ProtectionAustralian Operational Service Medal – Greater Middle East OperationDefence Long Service Medal with 1st […]…

Damian Beaufils

“You can’t be what you can’t see.” – Damian Beaufils Damian Beaufils Gundungurra NationLieutenant RANReserve Legal OfficerLegal ServicesRoyal Australian Navy “I am a Gundungurra man and I was born and raised off Country on the Dharawal lands of coastal Sydney. I am a father of three children. I began my career in environmental engineering and […]…

Brianna Amy Katie Naparula Briscoe

“I hope to inspire other Indigenous women to follow in my footsteps. I have not seen many Indigenous women in my field, and I want to be an advocate for them, empowering them to share their stories without shame.” – Brianna Amy Katie Naparula Briscoe Brianna Amy Katie Naparula Briscoe Anmatyerr and Warlpiri womanLeading SeamanRoyal […]…

Antoinette Brandy

“You are the product of your environment. Choose the environment that will best develop you towards your objective. Analyse your life in terms of its environment. Are the things around you helping you toward success – or are they holding you back.” – Antoinette Brandy Antoinette Brandy WiradjuriAble SeamanMaritime Logistics Supply Chain SailorRoyal Australian Navy […]…

Tracy Lei (Makoti)

“Never stop learning and growing, blossom where ever you are planted. You will only exceed in life if you put your fears aside and step outside of your comfort zone. Your choices will determine where your life will go. Above all do all things through and with Love!” – Tracy Lei (Makoti) Tracy Lei (Makoti) […]…

Mengui Ahmat

“The choices that we make will inadvertently affect our outlook on life. So if you choose to focus on the negatives, it shall be negative, if you focus on the positives, it shall be positive. It can be viewed as a consequence or it can be viewed as a lesson. The question is, what will […]…