Welcome to Season 3 of the Australian Adoption Podcast, with your host, Nadia Levett.
In today’s episode I’m joined by the inspiring Emily Hikaiti. Emily is an Australian-born Māori woman with a powerful story and a deep commitment to youth advocacy. Drawing from her lived experience in Australia’s out-of-home care system, Emily has become a passionate voice for change, working both nationally and internationally to shape policies and improve outcomes for young people in care.
From becoming a mother in high school to representing youth voices at the highest levels—as a director with International Foster Carers Organisation, a board member with CREATE Foundation, brand ambassador and changemaker with Adopt Change—Emily’s impact is extraordinary.
Join us for a heartfelt and eye-opening conversation as we explore Emily’s journey, the challenges within the care system, and the vital work being done to create a brighter future for young people.
A special thank you to Emily Hikaiti for sharing her journey, her insights, and the incredible work she’s doing to elevate youth voices in care, I will be continuing to follow Emily and will keep you all updated with the release of her upcoming documentary which is due to come out this August.
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Until next time, I’m Nadia Levett—take care, and thank you for being part of this important conversation.
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