David Stavanger
Instagram @redroompoetry David Stavanger is a poet, producer, parent, and former psychologist living on Wodi Wodi Dharawal land. He also spends some of his time as an Artistic Director and producer of MAD Poetry at Red Room Poetry. Most recently, David co-edited Admissions: Voices Within Mental Health and authored Case Notes, which drew on his […]
Emily Wurramara
Instagram @emilywurramara_ Spotify Emily Wurramara A Warnindhilyagwa woman from Groote Eylandt, Emily Wurramara writes and performs music that feeds into a recent wave of contemporary Australian blues and roots, seamlessly bringing the language of her people to new communities in a way that empowers and celebrates her culture. Emily has also been involved in advocacy, […]
The Northern Folk
Instagram @thenorthernfolk Spotify The Northern Folk Hailing from Albury and based in Melbourne, The Northern Folk are a unique collective of songsmiths and instrumentalists. Wielding a brand of tightly woven alt-folk magnified by massive arrangements and colourful indie-pop sensibilities, they have become mainstays of the Australian folk scene. Playing at almost every Winter Solstice since […]
Amanda Tattersall
Instagram @amandatattersall LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandatattersall Amanda Tattersall is an Associate Professor at the University of Sydney and is a well-recognised social change researcher, community organiser, and author. She co-founded GetUp.org.au, brought community organising to Australia through founding the Sydney Alliance, and for nine years has hosted the ChangeMakers Podcast which tells stories of people from around […]
Gideon Haigh
Instagram @gideon_haigh Gideon Haigh is an independent Australian journalist who has worked with The Age, The Australian, The Guardian, and the ABC over his 40+ year career. With a prominent interest in cricket, he has written several books on the sport including The Cricket War, The Summer Game and On Warne, but has also written […]
Leisel Jones
Instagram @leisel_jones Leisel Jones is a retired Australian swimmer and Olympic gold medal champion known for her dominance in breaststroke. She made history as the first Australian swimmer to compete in four Olympic Games and won nine Olympic medals, and has won several championship titles and set numerous world records throughout her career. Like so […]
