Bill Dray
Photograph by Belinda Mason OAM 2024, inkjet on brushed aluminium 60cm x 40cm Gunggari peoples of the Maranoa River, South West Queensland SergeantInstrument FitterRoyal Australian Air Force1974 – 1987 Flight Lieutenant (AAFC)Officer of CadetsAustralian Air Force Cadets1994 – 2024 SergeantIndigenous Liaison Officer51st Battalion, Far North Queensland RegimentRegional Force Surveillance GroupAustralian Army2020 – 2023 Australian Defence […]…
Chloe Dray
Gunggari woman
Captain
Australian Intelligence Corps
Australian Army…
Kahlia Canuto
Kahlia Canuto…
George Akee
Photograph by Belinda Mason OAM 2024, inkjet on brushed aluminium 60cm x 40cm Akee aka Aki Family clan / Geuram Tribe / Meriam Nation Eastern Torres Strait Private2nd/4th Battalion, Royal Australian RegimentRoyal Australian Infantry CorpsAustralian Army Australian Defence MedalChief of Army Commendation Grade 3 “Life is about facing your challenges and overcoming your fears.” I […]…
Janey Deakin
Photograph by Belinda Mason OAM 2024, inkjet on brushed aluminium 60cm x 40cm Thaayorre Clan group: Kuuk Yuk (snake Language)Ewamian Georgetown & Pormpuraaw PrivateBravo Company51st Battalion, Far North Queensland RegimentRegional Force Surveillance GroupAustralian Army Australian Defence MedalArmy Individual Readiness Notification Badge2/93 Patrol Course Most Improved 1996 Teamwork Award2001 RFSU Combat First Aid11 Dec 2001 Recognition […]…
Samuel George Anderson
Photograph by Belinda Mason OAM 2024, inkjet on brushed aluminium 60cm x 40cm
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Lance Corporal…
Tarni Bruce
Photograph by Belinda Mason OAM 2024, inkjet on brushed aluminium 60cm x 40cm Tagalaka, Kukatj and Kutijar woman Pilot OfficerLegal OfficerRoyal Australian Air Force Australian Defence Medal “My future is in my hands because I’ve chosen to challenge the status quo. My background does not mean that my journey is predetermined.” I was born on […]…
Aileen Danielson (nee Bell)
Photograph by Belinda Mason OAM 2024, inkjet on brushed aluminium 60cm x 40cm Father Aboriginal Descendant of Juru (Bowen), Bindal (Townsville), and Wulgurukaba (Townsville, Magnetic Is) people Mother Descendant of Kanakas Blackbirded from Vanuatu, South Sea Island Heritage Corporal, Royal Australian Air Force Australian Defence Medal “If you ever feel that there could be more […]…
Renee Nichols
Renee Nichols…
Willhelm Lauenstein
Photograph by Belinda Mason OAM 2024, inkjet on brushed aluminium 60cm x 40cm Leading Aircraftman Indigenous Liaison Officer RAAF Base Darwin Royal Australian Air Force Australian Defence Medal “Your time is limited, so live the life you’ve always dreamed of, surrounded by those you cherish and love. Share your knowledge, joy and laughter with others. […]…