The Elders’ Voice group
Meet the ELDERS
Meet the Aboriginal Elders from across Victoria who have been selected to be part of an Elders’ Voice group which will help provide cultural guidance to the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria on the journey to Treaty.
Metro Region
Uncle Anthony Egan
Bunurong
Our role is to practice and share, take care of each other too.
Uncle Alan Brown
Gunditjmara
I am moved and honoured to be included in the Elders’ standing group. I look forward to participation in positive and constructive discussions.
Aunty Doreen Lovett
Kerrupmara, Gunditjmara, Boonwurrung
I have lived in Melbourne all my life and part of a growing community in Fitzroy where I have been privileged to have had the guidance from our Senior Elders over my life time.
Aunty Muriel Bamblett
Yorta Yorta, Boonwurrung, Taungurung and Dja Dja Wurrung
All my life I have lived, breathed and been raised as Aboriginal with Aboriginal values of respect, acknowledgement and of honouring of traditions and practices embedded into every aspect of my life.
North West Region
Uncle Daniel Kelly
Wamba Wamba and Mutthi Mutthi
Being part of strong Elders’ group is a cultural honour.
Aunty Joyce Kennedy
Tati Tati, Mutthi Mutthi, Wadi Wadi
We were born with an inherent right to be treated equally as human beings. It’s time to acknowledge that truth.
Aunty Thelma Chilly
Wiradjuri, Mutthi Mutthi, Wadi Wadi, Wemba Wemba, Barapa Barapa, Yorta Yorta
After many years working in the communities across the North West of Victoria, I have gained the knowledge and experience to support the Elders’ Voice on our journey towards Treaty in Victoria. I am honoured to have been selected.
Aunty Jennifer Beer
Wotjobaluk nations
I am honoured be part of the Elders Voice Standing Group at a State level.
North East Region
Uncle Henry Atkinson
Wollithiga
I wanted to be part of the Elders’ Voice to use my voice to benefit all First Nations people of Victoria.
Uncle Larry Walsh
Taungurung
I believe with my many experiences, current roles and work that I can provide valuable advice and thoughts on direction. I believe my broad connections to different parts of our community will allow me to consult community broadly, lobby and advocate for both the community and for Treaty.
Aunty Lyn Thorpe
Yorta Yorta, Wemba Wamba, Wurundjeri & Dja Dja Wurrung
I’ve always had a drive, passion and love for our history, our people and our cultural heritage and have practiced strength-based approaches in my almost 30+ working in Aboriginal Education.
Aunty Geraldine Atkinson
Bangerang
The experience that I have gained over the last fifty years of working in my community, statewide and nationally will enable me to contribute to the Elders’ Voice.
South West Region
Uncle Trevor ‘Reg’ Abrahams
Eastern Marr
I would like to help to manage and be informed with an Elders Voice. After years of consultations with Government Departments, City Councils etc. along with the general public, I would be very proud and useful to the Elders Voice.
Uncle Leonard Clarke
Kirrae, Gunditjmara, Yorta Yorta
All my life, I have thrived on seeking better social justice not only for my people, the Indigenous Australians, but also for other marginalised Australians.
Aunty Judith Dalton-Walsh
Wadda Wurrung
I believe in equal rights for all, not just a few.
Aunty Kelly Koumalatsos
Wergaia and Wemba Wemba
Back in the 80s when I was younger, there was a certain group of people talking at the time about Treaty. I am an early advocate and activist for our rights. I am passionate about Treaty.
South East Region
Uncle Cliff Wandin
Gunditjmara, Wotjobaluk and Wurundjeri
Our Elders need a voice for we are so important in decision making for our people. We know about the past, but we can learn to not repeat it for the future.
Uncle Mick Harding
Dhagungwurrung (Taungurung)
I feel that I have a lot of knowledge to share and enjoy being a part of decision-making that has the ability to make positive changes to our future with the foundation being self determination.
Aunty Kerry Tregonning
Kurnai/Krauatungalang
I am a single mother of seven with six grandchildren and I currently live at Lake Tyers. I have some experience but love to learn what I can with my time left, I will give 100 per cent with everything I do.
Aunty Margaret Atkinson
Yorta Yorta, Waywurru and Wurundjeri
I believe as an Aboriginal Elder Woman I can provide information on what we need. I know as an Aboriginal Elder we have missed opportunities. Information should be shared. Young ones don’t know what we need, they need to listen and respect Elders.
Have a yarn on the
Elders’ Voice hotline
Hello! I’m Drew – the Elders’ Voice coordinator. I’m a proud Dja Dja Wurrung and Yorta Yorta man with more than 20 years’ experience working with Community.
Some of the things I like to talk about with Elders include:
- What does it mean to be an Elder?
- What are your aspirations for Treaty?
- What role should Elders play in the Treaty process?
What do you think? Give me a call on the Elders’ Voice Hotline on 1800 TREATY (87 32 89) or send me an email to have a yarn.
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