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Leah was the first person in her family to complete a degree and the first Indigenous person to graduate with a degree in classical music in SA and NT.
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Robbie Risk
This crocodile capturer's skills came with on the job training and always remembering that safety comes first.
Wildlife Ranger Crocodile Catcher (Larrakia)
This crocodile capturer's skills came with on the job training and always remembering that safety comes first.
Judy Dale
Judy works as Senior Support Officer at University of Queensland's ATSIS Unit.
Senior Support Officer (Kamilaroi)
Judy works as Senior Support Officer at University of Queensland's ATSIS Unit.
Wakartu Cory Surprise
Wakartu Cory Surprise has won Australia's richest Indigenous arts prize, the West Australian Indigenous Art Award.
Artist (Walmatjarri)
Wakartu Cory Surprise has won Australia's richest Indigenous arts prize, the West Australian Indigenous Art Award.
Eli Cook
Eli Cook was a recent recipient of the 2010 NSW Sport and Recreation Indigenous Scholarship.
Student (Bundjalung)
Eli Cook was a recent recipient of the 2010 NSW Sport and Recreation Indigenous Scholarship.
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