Inspiring South Australian Aboriginal Women Impacting the World

“Together, we can build a remarkable country, the envy of the rest of the world” – 
Dr Lowitja O’Donoghue, Australian of the Year 1984

The Australia Day Council of South Australia proudly presented the showcase event: ‘Inspiring South Australian Aboriginal Women Impacting The World’. This forum showcased Inspiring Aboriginal Women who are committed to making a difference in the world through their service and work in the community. Their dedication in working towards the betterment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people has shown immense leadership and importance in shaping the greater Australian landscape. 

The panel of speakers discussed their personal background and influences on their formation as a leader, the driving forces behind their work and how they believe they are making an impact in the world.

Date: Tuesday 30 July 2019
Venue: National Wine Centre, Hackney Rd & Botanic Rd, Adelaide SA 5000

 "Every day we carry with us the spirit of our ‘Ancestors’, they have paved the way for each of us to rise and become the next generation of Leaders"  - Vicky Welgraven, proud Adnyamathanha Arrurru Woman and Australia Day Ambassador

 Speakers included:

Karina Lester Advocate in revival and maintenance of Aboriginal languages of South Australia and reclamation programs	April Lawrie Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People, South Australia
Kerrynne Liddle  Business Leader and Journalist for Public Affairs	Yaritji Young Established Award-winning artist from APY Lands
Vicky Welgraven Advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Wellbeing	Kirstie Parker Director of Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation – SA Government
Rosemary Wanganeen Griefologist and Founder of the Australian Institute for Loss and Grief	The first Aboriginal Women’s vote happened here in South Australia. Hear the powerful story from Verna Koolmatrie of how the Raukkan Ngarrindjeri community influenced this important chapter in our country’s history.

 Performances by:

• Vonda Last
• Of Desert and Sea

This event was proudly presented by the Australia Day Council of South Australia.

Supported by a grant from the Government of South Australia.

Supported by a grant to commemorate the 125th anniversary of women’s suffrage in South Australia.

Event Partner - Office for Women
Event Partner - Reconciliation SA
Venue Partner - National Wine Centre
Event Sponsor - Hood Sweeney