Maggie
Royal Australian Navy…
Billy Horner
Photograph by Belinda Mason OAM 2022, inkjet on brushed aluminium 60cm x 40cm Wiradjuri Leading Aircraftman75 Squadron RAAF Base TindalRoyal Australian Air Force “Serving in the military isn’t just about serving for your country, it’s about serving for your country’s people, the people who served before you and the people who carry your heritage.” I […]…
Geraldine Songoro
Papua New Guinea, Torres Strait and Africa RecruitRoyal Australian Navy ‘If you are doing your best, you will not have time to worry about failure’…
Levi Ahfa
Royal Australian Navy…
Elly-May Mitchell
Kuku YalanjiRecruitRoyal Australian NavyNIDP Navy Indigenous Development Program ‘Success is peace of mind knowing you’ve done your best.’…
Samuel Sheppard
Photograph by Belinda Mason OAM 2022, inkjet on brushed aluminium 60cm x 40cm MuluridjiDjabugay, Koko Mini, YirrganydjiAustralian South Sea Islander Lieutenant Commander RANNavy Indigenous AdvisorRoyal Australian Navy Australian Active Service Medal with clasps Iraq 2003 and ICATAfghanistan MedalIraq Medal Australian Service Medal with clasp KuwaitAustralian Operational Service Medal – Border ProtectionDefence Long Service Medal with […]…
Frances Ah Mat Visini – known as ‘Frances/Choppy Ah Mat’
Photograph by Belinda Mason OAM 2024, inkjet on brushed aluminium 60cm x 40cm Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Yupungathi Clan of Western Cape York Komet Clan of Murray Islands Wagadagam Clan of Mabuyag Island An Elder for the Navy Indigenous Development Program (current) Petty Officer – General Mariner (Current Role) 2022 – Royal Australian Navy Former WRAN […]…
Adriana Namaibai
Kalaw Kawaw/BaidhamRoyal Australian Navy…
Taslena Tapim
Photograph by Belinda Mason OAM 2022, inkjet on brushed aluminium 60cm x 40cm Dauareb tribe of the Meriam Nation, Torres Strait Lieutenant Medical Officer RANRoyal Australian Navy Australian Defence Medal “I am proud not only to be serving my country, but to be in a position where I can inspire and empower other Indigenous women, […]…
Patricia Thompson
Photograph by Belinda Mason OAM 2022, inkjet on brushed aluminium 60cm x 40cm Cunnamulla, Queensland Squadron LeaderSenior Indigenous Liaison OfficerHeadquarters Air Command RAAF Base GlenbrookRoyal Australian Air Force Australian Defence Medal “As a teacher my students gave me the motivation to be the best I can! As an adult, be the best you can, one […]…