Celebrating 50 Years of NAIDOC, Kumanjayi Walker Inquest, $42B of Value: How Indigenous Business Builds Futures and I Join IRP's Board

🔥 Edition 14 is here.

This week marks 50 years of NAIDOC Week, a time to celebrate, reflect, and amplify Blak voices.

In this edition:

🖤 NAIDOC at 50: I reflect on UNSW’s powerful celebrations and this year’s theme “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy.” I’ve included a little video from the event – a glimpse into the music, dance, and community that made the day so special. 👉🏾 My favourite part was The Next Generation panel featuring Adam Goodes, Marlee Silva, BJ Newton, and Jordan Itoya – hearing their insights and hopes for our people was powerful.

⚖️ Kumanjayi Walker Coronial Findings: The inquest confirms what many have long known – racism kills. The coroner found racist views held by former officer Zachary Rolfe increased the risk of Kumanjayi’s death. A sobering read about systemic failures that continue to cost Blak lives.

💼 The Sleeping Giant Rises: Indigenous businesses now generate over $42 billion in social value each year. For every $1 in revenue, $3.66 of economic and social value is created. This is not charity – it’s Blak excellence in action.

📚 And a personal milestone: I joined my first board – the Indigenous Reading Project. As someone who struggled to read growing up, I know literacy isn’t just about school; it’s about confidence, opportunity, and agency.

✨ Edition 14 is a call to action. It’s about truth, legacy, and building futures. I hope these stories inform, challenge, and inspire you this NAIDOC Week.

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