Joshua Laurie
Gumbaynggirr, Wakka Wakka and Birri GubbiGunnerRoyal Regiment of Australian Artillery Medals Australian Defence Medal ‘Coming from a line of black diggers I always wanted to serve my country. Being in the army, I made plenty of mates, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous, and being able to share my culture with them made it something special.’…
Tianita Jane (TJ) McDonnell
Photograph by Belinda Mason OAM 2021, inkjet on brushed aluminium 60cm x 40cm Kunjen Woman from Kowanyama, Far North Queensland CorporalRoyal Australian Army Ordnance CorpsAustralian Army Australian Defence Medal “Joining the Army at 38, I have found it to be the most rewarding job. I am proud to put my uniform on everyday and tell […]…
Teneille Francis
Bunuba woman from Fitzroy Crossing Leading Seaman Royal Australian Navy Australian Defence Medal…
Jayden Oberleuter Hodges
Royal Australian Navy…
Janet Dau
Royal Australian Navy…
Daniel Jia
Aboriginal (Yidinji Tribe Cairns Region) & Torres Strait Islander (Komet Tribe Murray/Mer Island) Able Seaman Royal Australian Navy Australian Operational Service Medal – Border Protection “The words of Muhammad Ali express my own thoughts – ‘It isn’t the mountain ahead to climb that wears you out; it’s the pebble in your shoe.’ ”…
Alterviestar Tabuai
Photograph by Belinda Mason OAM 2022, inkjet on brushed aluminium 60cm x 40cm Ayth Koedal Clan (Ayth – Small inland village on Saibai Island and Koedal – Crocodile) Recruit Royal Australian Navy “Don’t be afraid of trying new things.” I joined as a single mother of two little girls. The main purpose was to show […]…
Monifah See Kee
Leading Seaman Instructor Navy Indigenous Development Program Royal Australian Navy Australian Defence Medal…
Zidanie Mudu
Royal Australian Navy…
Breanna Jacobs-Rochford
Leading Seaman Royal Australian Navy Australian Defence Medal…