Speakers
The National RAP Conference 2024 will feature a diverse line-up of local, national and international speakers and experts across the two-day event.
More speakers are being announced regularly.
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Alan Carter
Alan Carter has been involved in a wide range of reconciliation work for over 30 years in a wide range of sectors.
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Anja Bonnard
Anja is a highly regarded Ally, a First Nations engagement professional and a trusted advisor with a background advocating for First Nations people.
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Emma Garlett
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Jamie Lowe
Jamie Lowe is a proud Gundjitmara Djabwurrung man and CEO of the National Native Title Council (NNTC).
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Jason Eades
Jason is a proud Aboriginal man born and raised on Gunnai country in south-east Victoria. He brings a deep passion and experience in Aboriginal affairs to his current role.
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Jim Morrison
Jim is a Minang-Goreng Noongar Elder, a Traditional Custodian of WA’s pristine southern coast who has passed his strong Aboriginal values to following generations of his extended family.
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Jo-Anne Driessen
Jo-Anne was raised in Brisbane, Queensland and is a Guwa-Koa, Kuku Yalanji descendant.
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Joshua Creamer
Joshua is Waanyi and Kalkadoon with connections to Northwest Queensland and Chair of the Truth-telling and Healing Commission in Queensland.
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Kelly Williams
Kelly Williams is a Bundjalung woman from Northern NSW and is the Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s Head Indigenous, Diversity and Inclusion.
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Mark Champley
Mark is a proud descendant of the Kamilaroi and Wiradjuri Peoples and a highly respected Aboriginal community leader.
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Mary Scales
Mary Scales is the Program Leader for Professional Learning and the RAP Convenor for Gowrie SA.
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Patty Kinnersly
Patty is CEO of Our Watch, a NFP established to drive nationwide change in the structures, norms and practices that lead to violence against women and their children.
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Rana Hussain
Highly sought after for her expertise and insight, Rana is a driving force behind positive change in organisations and communities alike.
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Rodney Williams
Rodney is a Guwa (Koa) man and has diverse industry experience across the private, public and community sectors.
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Terri Janke
Dr. Terri Janke is a Wuthathi, Yadhaigana and Meriam woman and an international authority on Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP).
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Trent Wallace
Trent is a Wongaibon person who was raised on Darkinjung Country, their work combines both legal and First Nations lived experience.