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Wednesday, March 18, 2026
William Magarey room
Premiership Suite room
Suite One room
Leigh Whicker room
SANFL Chairman room
7:45 AM - 8:40 AM
Registrations Open
South Gate, Main Foyer.
8:00 AM - 8:40 AM
Smoking Ceremony
Smoking by Uncle Mickey Kumatpi Marrutya O'Brien. [South Gate]
8:45 AM - 9:00 AM
Welcome to Country
Uncle Mickey Kumatpi Marrutya O'Brien.
9:00 AM - 9:10 AM
CEO & MC Address
Craig Rigney - CEO, KWY Aboriginal Corporation.
9:10 AM - 9:30 AM
Official Opening
Adjunct Professor Muriel Bamblett AO CEO, Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency.
9:30 AM - 10:40 AM
Keynote: Indigenous Therapeutics as Systems Transformation
Dr Diana Kopua & Mark Kopua Founder of Mahi a Atua
10:40 AM - 11:10 AM
Morning Tea - Day 1
11:10 AM - 11:50 AM
Decolonisation for systems change, finding our way home
Presented by: Dana Shen - Director of DS Consulting and Rosie Shellen - Snr Advisor - Equity and Culture, National Workforce Centre for Child Mental Health, Emerging Minds
Collaborative Impact: Creating Space for Family Empowerment
Presented by: Jo Camilleri - Impact Programs and Partnerships Manager, Kimberley - Aboriginal Women's Council and Savannah Victor - Chairperson Marnja Jarndu Aboriginal Corporation
Hinekauorohia and the Waters of Reflection
Presented by: Dr Diana and Mark Kopua
Deconstructing, Decolonising and Creating New Systems
Presented by: Clinton Bennell - Strategy, Policy, and Partnership Lead, First Nations Healing
Aboriginal Voices - Northern Adelaide Suicide Prevention Collaborative
Presented by: Danielle Bament - Executive Manager, Aspire Recovery Connection. Tamara Noel - Senior Project Officer, KWY
11:50 AM - 12:30 PM
Wilto Willo: Community-led Solutions to Reducing Out-of-Home Care
Presented by: Kimberly Taylor - Community Engagement Officer / Aboriginal Narrative Approaches Practitioner, Rebecca Cort - Senior Manager Research and Innovation, Dr. Jaye Litherland-De Lara - Senior Researcher, and Dr. Yasamin Veziari - Senior Researcher. KWY Aboriginal Corporation
Moorumbina Mongurnallin - Providing culturally safe housing for Aboriginal young people transitioning from care
Presented by: Jessica Smithett - Senior Program Manager Youth and Care Services Decoda Knowles - Program Coordinator The Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency (VACCA)
Palyawanungku Palyantjaku Project
Presented by: NPY Women’s Council. Margaret Smith - Chairperson & Anangu Core Group member, Maimie Butler - Director & Anangu Core Group member, Regina McKay - Anangu Core Group member, Katie Kitson - Anangu Core Group member, Beverlyne Malova - Project Officer and Anne‑Lise Alphonse - Senior Project Officer.
Keeping Dads Strong for Family
Presented by: Michael Collard - Senior Project Officer, Aboriginal Communities and Families Health Research Alliance (ACRA) and Yvonne Clark - Principle Research Fellow, Aboriginal Communities and Families Health Research Alliance (ACRA).
Shared Intent: Walking Together in Care
Presented by: Ivan Raymond - Research and Education Director, LBI Foundation.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch - Day 1
1:30 PM - 2:10 PM
Ancestral Intelligence – The future of care
Presented by: Ariel Metekingi Snr - CEO, Hapū Ora NZ Limited, Moira Metekingi - Living Example of Care, Hapū Ora NZ Limited and Samuel Metekingi - Founder and Chief Architect of Read and Response
HALT: A Community-Led Approach (Keep Us at the Table)
Presented by: Marsha Corowa - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Senior Services Support Officer, Department of Child Safety, Queensland and Matt Campbell - Senior Practice Coach, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service Brisbane (ATSICHS).
Anangu Superhero Project
Presented by: NPY Women’s Council. Margaret Smith - Chairperson & Anangu Core Group member, Maimie Butler - Director & Anangu Core Group member, Regina McKay - Anangu Core Group member, Katie Kitson - Anangu Core Group member, Beverlyne Malova - Project Officer and Anne‑Lise Alphonse - Senior Project Officer.
Keep Women Yarning
Presented by: Aunty Dionne Heinemann, Program Coordinator, Lisa Besant, Women's Safety Contact Worker Aunty Vicki Dodd, Womens Practitioner KWY Aboriginal Corporation
Mangka – raising strong, happy and healthy kids
Presented by: Tina King - Indigenous Healing Service Counsellor, and Rochelle Williams - Indigenous Healing Service Counsellor. MacKillop Family Services.
2:10 PM - 2:50 PM
Embedding cultural elements of practice in an ACCO
Presented by: Matt Millar - Cultural Practice Lead. The Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency (VACCA)
N/A
N/A
Corka Bubs, Deadly Mums and Strong Families
Presented by: Yvonne Clark - Principle Research Fellow, Aboriginal Communities and Families Health Research Alliance (ACRA) and Tegan Walker - Coolamon Navigator, Aboriginal Communities and Families Health Research Alliance (ACRA).
PICC Bwgcolman Youth Services
Presented by: Jackirra Braico - Senior Youth Officer, Sedonia Ross - Tackling Indigenous Smoking Support Officer, Shirley Curley - Project Officer, and Dee Sailor - Manager of Youth Services. Palm Island Community Company.
Meditation and Mindfulness
Presented by: Dana Shen, Director of DS Consulting
2:50 PM - 3:30 PM
Afternoon Tea - Day 1
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Keynote: We Stopped Waiting. We Built It.
Presented by: Dr Tracy Westerman AM - Managing Director of Indigenous Psychological Services, Founder of The Westerman Jiyla Institute for Indigenous Mental Heath
4:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Reflections & Close
Craig Rigney CEO of KWY Aboriginal Corporation
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Welcome Networking Function - with Market Stalls
Tickets included in Summit registration – RSVP required. Located at Lindsay Heads Terrace
William Magarey room
Premiership Suite room
7:45 AM - 8:40 AM
Registrations Open
South Gate, Main Foyer.
8:00 AM - 8:40 AM
Smoking Ceremony
Smoking by Uncle Mickey Kumatpi Marrutya O'Brien. [South Gate]
8:45 AM - 9:00 AM
Welcome to Country
Uncle Mickey Kumatpi Marrutya O'Brien.
9:00 AM - 9:10 AM
CEO & MC Address
Craig Rigney - CEO, KWY Aboriginal Corporation.
9:10 AM - 9:30 AM
Official Opening
Adjunct Professor Muriel Bamblett AO CEO, Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency.
9:30 AM - 10:40 AM
Keynote: Indigenous Therapeutics as Systems Transformation
Dr Diana Kopua & Mark Kopua Founder of Mahi a Atua
10:40 AM - 11:10 AM
Morning Tea - Day 1
11:10 AM - 11:50 AM
Decolonisation for systems change, finding our way home
Presented by: Dana Shen - Director of DS Consulting and Rosie Shellen - Snr Advisor - Equity and Culture, National Workforce Centre for Child Mental Health, Emerging Minds
Collaborative Impact: Creating Space for Family Empowerment
Presented by: Jo Camilleri - Impact Programs and Partnerships Manager, Kimberley - Aboriginal Women's Council and Savannah Victor - Chairperson Marnja Jarndu Aboriginal Corporation
11:50 AM - 12:30 PM
Wilto Willo: Community-led Solutions to Reducing Out-of-Home Care
Presented by: Kimberly Taylor - Community Engagement Officer / Aboriginal Narrative Approaches Practitioner, Rebecca Cort - Senior Manager Research and Innovation, Dr. Jaye Litherland-De Lara - Senior Researcher, and Dr. Yasamin Veziari - Senior Researcher. KWY Aboriginal Corporation
Moorumbina Mongurnallin - Providing culturally safe housing for Aboriginal young people transitioning from care
Presented by: Jessica Smithett - Senior Program Manager Youth and Care Services Decoda Knowles - Program Coordinator The Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency (VACCA)
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch - Day 1
1:30 PM - 2:10 PM
Ancestral Intelligence – The future of care
Presented by: Ariel Metekingi Snr - CEO, Hapū Ora NZ Limited, Moira Metekingi - Living Example of Care, Hapū Ora NZ Limited and Samuel Metekingi - Founder and Chief Architect of Read and Response
HALT: A Community-Led Approach (Keep Us at the Table)
Presented by: Marsha Corowa - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Senior Services Support Officer, Department of Child Safety, Queensland and Matt Campbell - Senior Practice Coach, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service Brisbane (ATSICHS).
2:10 PM - 2:50 PM
Embedding cultural elements of practice in an ACCO
Presented by: Matt Millar - Cultural Practice Lead. The Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency (VACCA)
N/A
N/A
2:50 PM - 3:30 PM
Afternoon Tea - Day 1
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Keynote: We Stopped Waiting. We Built It.
Presented by: Dr Tracy Westerman AM - Managing Director of Indigenous Psychological Services, Founder of The Westerman Jiyla Institute for Indigenous Mental Heath
4:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Reflections & Close
Craig Rigney CEO of KWY Aboriginal Corporation
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Welcome Networking Function - with Market Stalls
Tickets included in Summit registration – RSVP required. Located at Lindsay Heads Terrace
Suite One room
Leigh Whicker room
7:45 AM - 8:40 AM
Registrations Open
South Gate, Main Foyer.
8:00 AM - 8:40 AM
Smoking Ceremony
Smoking by Uncle Mickey Kumatpi Marrutya O'Brien. [South Gate]
8:45 AM - 9:00 AM
Welcome to Country
Uncle Mickey Kumatpi Marrutya O'Brien.
9:00 AM - 9:10 AM
CEO & MC Address
Craig Rigney - CEO, KWY Aboriginal Corporation.
9:10 AM - 9:30 AM
Official Opening
Adjunct Professor Muriel Bamblett AO CEO, Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency.
9:30 AM - 10:40 AM
Keynote: Indigenous Therapeutics as Systems Transformation
Dr Diana Kopua & Mark Kopua Founder of Mahi a Atua
10:40 AM - 11:10 AM
Morning Tea - Day 1
11:10 AM - 11:50 AM
Hinekauorohia and the Waters of Reflection
Presented by: Dr Diana and Mark Kopua
Deconstructing, Decolonising and Creating New Systems
Presented by: Clinton Bennell - Strategy, Policy, and Partnership Lead, First Nations Healing
11:50 AM - 12:30 PM
Palyawanungku Palyantjaku Project
Presented by: NPY Women’s Council. Margaret Smith - Chairperson & Anangu Core Group member, Maimie Butler - Director & Anangu Core Group member, Regina McKay - Anangu Core Group member, Katie Kitson - Anangu Core Group member, Beverlyne Malova - Project Officer and Anne‑Lise Alphonse - Senior Project Officer.
Keeping Dads Strong for Family
Presented by: Michael Collard - Senior Project Officer, Aboriginal Communities and Families Health Research Alliance (ACRA) and Yvonne Clark - Principle Research Fellow, Aboriginal Communities and Families Health Research Alliance (ACRA).
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch - Day 1
1:30 PM - 2:10 PM
Anangu Superhero Project
Presented by: NPY Women’s Council. Margaret Smith - Chairperson & Anangu Core Group member, Maimie Butler - Director & Anangu Core Group member, Regina McKay - Anangu Core Group member, Katie Kitson - Anangu Core Group member, Beverlyne Malova - Project Officer and Anne‑Lise Alphonse - Senior Project Officer.
Keep Women Yarning
Presented by: Aunty Dionne Heinemann, Program Coordinator, Lisa Besant, Women's Safety Contact Worker Aunty Vicki Dodd, Womens Practitioner KWY Aboriginal Corporation
2:10 PM - 2:50 PM
Corka Bubs, Deadly Mums and Strong Families
Presented by: Yvonne Clark - Principle Research Fellow, Aboriginal Communities and Families Health Research Alliance (ACRA) and Tegan Walker - Coolamon Navigator, Aboriginal Communities and Families Health Research Alliance (ACRA).
PICC Bwgcolman Youth Services
Presented by: Jackirra Braico - Senior Youth Officer, Sedonia Ross - Tackling Indigenous Smoking Support Officer, Shirley Curley - Project Officer, and Dee Sailor - Manager of Youth Services. Palm Island Community Company.
2:50 PM - 3:30 PM
Afternoon Tea - Day 1
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Keynote: We Stopped Waiting. We Built It.
Presented by: Dr Tracy Westerman AM - Managing Director of Indigenous Psychological Services, Founder of The Westerman Jiyla Institute for Indigenous Mental Heath
4:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Reflections & Close
Craig Rigney CEO of KWY Aboriginal Corporation
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Welcome Networking Function - with Market Stalls
Tickets included in Summit registration – RSVP required. Located at Lindsay Heads Terrace
SANFL Chairman room
7:45 AM - 8:40 AM
Registrations Open
South Gate, Main Foyer.
8:00 AM - 8:40 AM
Smoking Ceremony
Smoking by Uncle Mickey Kumatpi Marrutya O'Brien. [South Gate]
8:45 AM - 9:00 AM
Welcome to Country
Uncle Mickey Kumatpi Marrutya O'Brien.
9:00 AM - 9:10 AM
CEO & MC Address
Craig Rigney - CEO, KWY Aboriginal Corporation.
9:10 AM - 9:30 AM
Official Opening
Adjunct Professor Muriel Bamblett AO CEO, Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency.
9:30 AM - 10:40 AM
Keynote: Indigenous Therapeutics as Systems Transformation
Dr Diana Kopua & Mark Kopua Founder of Mahi a Atua
10:40 AM - 11:10 AM
Morning Tea - Day 1
11:10 AM - 11:50 AM
Aboriginal Voices - Northern Adelaide Suicide Prevention Collaborative
Presented by: Danielle Bament - Executive Manager, Aspire Recovery Connection. Tamara Noel - Senior Project Officer, KWY
11:50 AM - 12:30 PM
Shared Intent: Walking Together in Care
Presented by: Ivan Raymond - Research and Education Director, LBI Foundation.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch - Day 1
1:30 PM - 2:10 PM
Mangka – raising strong, happy and healthy kids
Presented by: Tina King - Indigenous Healing Service Counsellor, and Rochelle Williams - Indigenous Healing Service Counsellor. MacKillop Family Services.
2:10 PM - 2:50 PM
Meditation and Mindfulness
Presented by: Dana Shen, Director of DS Consulting
2:50 PM - 3:30 PM
Afternoon Tea - Day 1
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Keynote: We Stopped Waiting. We Built It.
Presented by: Dr Tracy Westerman AM - Managing Director of Indigenous Psychological Services, Founder of The Westerman Jiyla Institute for Indigenous Mental Heath
4:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Reflections & Close
Craig Rigney CEO of KWY Aboriginal Corporation
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Welcome Networking Function - with Market Stalls
Tickets included in Summit registration – RSVP required. Located at Lindsay Heads Terrace
William Magarey room
7:45 AM - 8:40 AM
Registrations Open
South Gate, Main Foyer.
8:00 AM - 8:40 AM
Smoking Ceremony
Smoking by Uncle Mickey Kumatpi Marrutya O'Brien. [South Gate]
8:45 AM - 9:00 AM
Welcome to Country
Uncle Mickey Kumatpi Marrutya O'Brien.
9:00 AM - 9:10 AM
CEO & MC Address
Craig Rigney - CEO, KWY Aboriginal Corporation.
9:10 AM - 9:30 AM
Official Opening
Adjunct Professor Muriel Bamblett AO CEO, Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency.
9:30 AM - 10:40 AM
Keynote: Indigenous Therapeutics as Systems Transformation
Dr Diana Kopua & Mark Kopua Founder of Mahi a Atua
10:40 AM - 11:10 AM
Morning Tea - Day 1
11:10 AM - 11:50 AM
Decolonisation for systems change, finding our way home
Presented by: Dana Shen - Director of DS Consulting and Rosie Shellen - Snr Advisor - Equity and Culture, National Workforce Centre for Child Mental Health, Emerging Minds
11:50 AM - 12:30 PM
Wilto Willo: Community-led Solutions to Reducing Out-of-Home Care
Presented by: Kimberly Taylor - Community Engagement Officer / Aboriginal Narrative Approaches Practitioner, Rebecca Cort - Senior Manager Research and Innovation, Dr. Jaye Litherland-De Lara - Senior Researcher, and Dr. Yasamin Veziari - Senior Researcher. KWY Aboriginal Corporation
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch - Day 1
1:30 PM - 2:10 PM
Ancestral Intelligence – The future of care
Presented by: Ariel Metekingi Snr - CEO, Hapū Ora NZ Limited, Moira Metekingi - Living Example of Care, Hapū Ora NZ Limited and Samuel Metekingi - Founder and Chief Architect of Read and Response
2:10 PM - 2:50 PM
Embedding cultural elements of practice in an ACCO
Presented by: Matt Millar - Cultural Practice Lead. The Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency (VACCA)
2:50 PM - 3:30 PM
Afternoon Tea - Day 1
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Keynote: We Stopped Waiting. We Built It.
Presented by: Dr Tracy Westerman AM - Managing Director of Indigenous Psychological Services, Founder of The Westerman Jiyla Institute for Indigenous Mental Heath
4:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Reflections & Close
Craig Rigney CEO of KWY Aboriginal Corporation
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Welcome Networking Function - with Market Stalls
Tickets included in Summit registration – RSVP required. Located at Lindsay Heads Terrace
Premiership Suite room
7:45 AM - 8:40 AM
Registrations Open
South Gate, Main Foyer.
8:00 AM - 8:40 AM
Smoking Ceremony
Smoking by Uncle Mickey Kumatpi Marrutya O'Brien. [South Gate]
8:45 AM - 9:00 AM
Welcome to Country
Uncle Mickey Kumatpi Marrutya O'Brien.
9:00 AM - 9:10 AM
CEO & MC Address
Craig Rigney - CEO, KWY Aboriginal Corporation.
9:10 AM - 9:30 AM
Official Opening
Adjunct Professor Muriel Bamblett AO CEO, Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency.
9:30 AM - 10:40 AM
Keynote: Indigenous Therapeutics as Systems Transformation
Dr Diana Kopua & Mark Kopua Founder of Mahi a Atua
10:40 AM - 11:10 AM
Morning Tea - Day 1
11:10 AM - 11:50 AM
Collaborative Impact: Creating Space for Family Empowerment
Presented by: Jo Camilleri - Impact Programs and Partnerships Manager, Kimberley - Aboriginal Women's Council and Savannah Victor - Chairperson Marnja Jarndu Aboriginal Corporation
11:50 AM - 12:30 PM
Moorumbina Mongurnallin - Providing culturally safe housing for Aboriginal young people transitioning from care
Presented by: Jessica Smithett - Senior Program Manager Youth and Care Services Decoda Knowles - Program Coordinator The Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency (VACCA)
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch - Day 1
1:30 PM - 2:10 PM
HALT: A Community-Led Approach (Keep Us at the Table)
Presented by: Marsha Corowa - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Senior Services Support Officer, Department of Child Safety, Queensland and Matt Campbell - Senior Practice Coach, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service Brisbane (ATSICHS).
2:10 PM - 2:50 PM
N/A
N/A
2:50 PM - 3:30 PM
Afternoon Tea - Day 1
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Keynote: We Stopped Waiting. We Built It.
Presented by: Dr Tracy Westerman AM - Managing Director of Indigenous Psychological Services, Founder of The Westerman Jiyla Institute for Indigenous Mental Heath
4:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Reflections & Close
Craig Rigney CEO of KWY Aboriginal Corporation
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Welcome Networking Function - with Market Stalls
Tickets included in Summit registration – RSVP required. Located at Lindsay Heads Terrace
Suite One room
7:45 AM - 8:40 AM
Registrations Open
South Gate, Main Foyer.
8:00 AM - 8:40 AM
Smoking Ceremony
Smoking by Uncle Mickey Kumatpi Marrutya O'Brien. [South Gate]
8:45 AM - 9:00 AM
Welcome to Country
Uncle Mickey Kumatpi Marrutya O'Brien.
9:00 AM - 9:10 AM
CEO & MC Address
Craig Rigney - CEO, KWY Aboriginal Corporation.
9:10 AM - 9:30 AM
Official Opening
Adjunct Professor Muriel Bamblett AO CEO, Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency.
9:30 AM - 10:40 AM
Keynote: Indigenous Therapeutics as Systems Transformation
Dr Diana Kopua & Mark Kopua Founder of Mahi a Atua
10:40 AM - 11:10 AM
Morning Tea - Day 1
11:10 AM - 11:50 AM
Hinekauorohia and the Waters of Reflection
Presented by: Dr Diana and Mark Kopua
11:50 AM - 12:30 PM
Palyawanungku Palyantjaku Project
Presented by: NPY Women’s Council. Margaret Smith - Chairperson & Anangu Core Group member, Maimie Butler - Director & Anangu Core Group member, Regina McKay - Anangu Core Group member, Katie Kitson - Anangu Core Group member, Beverlyne Malova - Project Officer and Anne‑Lise Alphonse - Senior Project Officer.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch - Day 1
1:30 PM - 2:10 PM
Anangu Superhero Project
Presented by: NPY Women’s Council. Margaret Smith - Chairperson & Anangu Core Group member, Maimie Butler - Director & Anangu Core Group member, Regina McKay - Anangu Core Group member, Katie Kitson - Anangu Core Group member, Beverlyne Malova - Project Officer and Anne‑Lise Alphonse - Senior Project Officer.
2:10 PM - 2:50 PM
Corka Bubs, Deadly Mums and Strong Families
Presented by: Yvonne Clark - Principle Research Fellow, Aboriginal Communities and Families Health Research Alliance (ACRA) and Tegan Walker - Coolamon Navigator, Aboriginal Communities and Families Health Research Alliance (ACRA).
2:50 PM - 3:30 PM
Afternoon Tea - Day 1
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Keynote: We Stopped Waiting. We Built It.
Presented by: Dr Tracy Westerman AM - Managing Director of Indigenous Psychological Services, Founder of The Westerman Jiyla Institute for Indigenous Mental Heath
4:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Reflections & Close
Craig Rigney CEO of KWY Aboriginal Corporation
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Welcome Networking Function - with Market Stalls
Tickets included in Summit registration – RSVP required. Located at Lindsay Heads Terrace
Leigh Whicker room
7:45 AM - 8:40 AM
Registrations Open
South Gate, Main Foyer.
8:00 AM - 8:40 AM
Smoking Ceremony
Smoking by Uncle Mickey Kumatpi Marrutya O'Brien. [South Gate]
8:45 AM - 9:00 AM
Welcome to Country
Uncle Mickey Kumatpi Marrutya O'Brien.
9:00 AM - 9:10 AM
CEO & MC Address
Craig Rigney - CEO, KWY Aboriginal Corporation.
9:10 AM - 9:30 AM
Official Opening
Adjunct Professor Muriel Bamblett AO CEO, Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency.
9:30 AM - 10:40 AM
Keynote: Indigenous Therapeutics as Systems Transformation
Dr Diana Kopua & Mark Kopua Founder of Mahi a Atua
10:40 AM - 11:10 AM
Morning Tea - Day 1
11:10 AM - 11:50 AM
Deconstructing, Decolonising and Creating New Systems
Presented by: Clinton Bennell - Strategy, Policy, and Partnership Lead, First Nations Healing
11:50 AM - 12:30 PM
Keeping Dads Strong for Family
Presented by: Michael Collard - Senior Project Officer, Aboriginal Communities and Families Health Research Alliance (ACRA) and Yvonne Clark - Principle Research Fellow, Aboriginal Communities and Families Health Research Alliance (ACRA).
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch - Day 1
1:30 PM - 2:10 PM
Keep Women Yarning
Presented by: Aunty Dionne Heinemann, Program Coordinator, Lisa Besant, Women's Safety Contact Worker Aunty Vicki Dodd, Womens Practitioner KWY Aboriginal Corporation
2:10 PM - 2:50 PM
PICC Bwgcolman Youth Services
Presented by: Jackirra Braico - Senior Youth Officer, Sedonia Ross - Tackling Indigenous Smoking Support Officer, Shirley Curley - Project Officer, and Dee Sailor - Manager of Youth Services. Palm Island Community Company.
2:50 PM - 3:30 PM
Afternoon Tea - Day 1
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Keynote: We Stopped Waiting. We Built It.
Presented by: Dr Tracy Westerman AM - Managing Director of Indigenous Psychological Services, Founder of The Westerman Jiyla Institute for Indigenous Mental Heath
4:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Reflections & Close
Craig Rigney CEO of KWY Aboriginal Corporation
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Welcome Networking Function - with Market Stalls
Tickets included in Summit registration – RSVP required. Located at Lindsay Heads Terrace
SANFL Chairman room
7:45 AM - 8:40 AM
Registrations Open
South Gate, Main Foyer.
8:00 AM - 8:40 AM
Smoking Ceremony
Smoking by Uncle Mickey Kumatpi Marrutya O'Brien. [South Gate]
8:45 AM - 9:00 AM
Welcome to Country
Uncle Mickey Kumatpi Marrutya O'Brien.
9:00 AM - 9:10 AM
CEO & MC Address
Craig Rigney - CEO, KWY Aboriginal Corporation.
9:10 AM - 9:30 AM
Official Opening
Adjunct Professor Muriel Bamblett AO CEO, Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency.
9:30 AM - 10:40 AM
Keynote: Indigenous Therapeutics as Systems Transformation
Dr Diana Kopua & Mark Kopua Founder of Mahi a Atua
10:40 AM - 11:10 AM
Morning Tea - Day 1
11:10 AM - 11:50 AM
Aboriginal Voices - Northern Adelaide Suicide Prevention Collaborative
Presented by: Danielle Bament - Executive Manager, Aspire Recovery Connection. Tamara Noel - Senior Project Officer, KWY
11:50 AM - 12:30 PM
Shared Intent: Walking Together in Care
Presented by: Ivan Raymond - Research and Education Director, LBI Foundation.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch - Day 1
1:30 PM - 2:10 PM
Mangka – raising strong, happy and healthy kids
Presented by: Tina King - Indigenous Healing Service Counsellor, and Rochelle Williams - Indigenous Healing Service Counsellor. MacKillop Family Services.
2:10 PM - 2:50 PM
Meditation and Mindfulness
Presented by: Dana Shen, Director of DS Consulting
2:50 PM - 3:30 PM
Afternoon Tea - Day 1
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Keynote: We Stopped Waiting. We Built It.
Presented by: Dr Tracy Westerman AM - Managing Director of Indigenous Psychological Services, Founder of The Westerman Jiyla Institute for Indigenous Mental Heath
4:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Reflections & Close
Craig Rigney CEO of KWY Aboriginal Corporation
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Welcome Networking Function - with Market Stalls
Tickets included in Summit registration – RSVP required. Located at Lindsay Heads Terrace
Thursday, March 19, 2026
William Magarey room
Premiership Suite room
Suite One room
Leigh Whicker room
SANFL Chairman room
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Welcome to Country - Day 2
Presented by: Ashum Yarlupina Owen
9:15 AM - 9:20 AM
MC Welcome + Housekeeping
9:20 AM - 9:30 AM
Reflections of Day 1: Belle Arnold
A visual interpretation of the day’s ideas and discussions, presented live by our resident artist.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Keynote: Working with Men and Boys to end DFSV
Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commissioner
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Keynote: Re-centring Aboriginal Children’s Voices with Cultural and Ethical Conscience
Presented by: Shona Reid Guardian for Children and Young People
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Morning Tea - Day 2
11:00 AM - 11:40 AM
Project Waterways - Report Launch
Presented by: Belle Arnold - SNAICC, Gretchen Young – SNAICC, John Byron - AbSec, Dane Callahan - AbSec, and Sasha Houthuysen- KWY.
The Bwgcolman Way - Self Determination in Action
Presented by: Jeanie Sam - Manager, Children and Youth Services, and Elsa Morton - Senior Support Worker, Family Participation Program. Palm Island Community Company.
Oversight: the key to systems transformation
Presented by: Shaylem Wilson - Principal Aboriginal Advocate and Brooke Oliver - Youth Consultant on behalf of Shona Reid, Guardian for Children and Young People.
From Transition to Transformation – Community Led Journey
Presented by Annie Kent - Senior Manager, First Nations Network Brotherhood of St Laurence, Laura Romeo-Cocciardi - Site Support Manager, First Nations Network Brotherhood of St Laurence, Dan Mitchell - Executive Director of Services KWY Aboriginal Corporation, and Nadia Currie - ACCO Transformation Manager, SNAICC.
Understanding the ‘why?’: The truth about the extreme rates of men’s violence against our women, and what we can do to change it
Presented by: Regan Mitchell, Director of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Strategy, Our Watch
11:40 AM - 12:20 PM
Strengthening Safety Together: An Aboriginal-Led Approach to Risk
Presented by: Emily James - Nugel Practice Training Lead (Aboriginal Children in Aboriginal Care) Program and Blake Keating - Senior Program Manager - Western Metropolitan Nugel (Aboriginal Children in Aboriginal Care) Program. The Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency (VACCA)
Allyship Unfiltered
Presented by: Maria Palumbo - CEO of Junction Australia and Craig Rigney - CEO of KWY Aboriginal Corporation.
“Yinga” in Practice: Integrating Aboriginal Healing Approaches in Therapeutic Engagement for Young People
Presented by: Tiani Harvey - Aboriginal Therapeutic Practitioner and Alyson Xuereb Graham - Senior Occupational Therapist. The Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency (VACCA)
Healing Starts Here - Male Behaviour Change of Youth & Men
Presented by: Jake Scicluna - Program Coordinator and Daryl Lacey - Men’s Practitioner. KWY Aboriginal Corporation
Advancing the rights of Aboriginal children in the out of home care sector through community-controlled support
Presented by: Lucy Wade - State Director, Children Youth & Families, Alcohol & other Drugs. Life Without Barriers, Dan Mitchell - Executive Director of Services. KWY Aboriginal Corporation, Sarah Mellet - Chief Executive Officer. InComPro and Shane Catterall - Executive Director, Aboriginal Family Support Services.
12:20 PM - 1:20 PM
Lunch - Day 2
1:20 PM - 2:15 PM
Panel Discussion: Champions for Change: Driving Innovation in Leadership and Policy
Regan Mitchell, Head of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Strategy, Our Watch; Sandy Pitcher, Chief Executive of Department of Human Services SA; Jackie Bray, Chief Executive of the Department for Child Protection and Craig Rigney, CEO of KWY Aboriginal Corporation.
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
Keynote: How would you treat me? How would you care for me? How would you hold me in my grief and old age?
Presented by : Jennifer (Ampetyane) Caruso, Chair of the South Australian Stolen Generations Aboriginal Corporation
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Afternoon Tea - Day 2
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Keynote: Joe Williams
Founder of The Enemy Within
4:15 PM - 4:30 PM
Reflections & Close Day 2
William Magarey room
Premiership Suite room
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Welcome to Country - Day 2
Presented by: Ashum Yarlupina Owen
9:15 AM - 9:20 AM
MC Welcome + Housekeeping
9:20 AM - 9:30 AM
Reflections of Day 1: Belle Arnold
A visual interpretation of the day’s ideas and discussions, presented live by our resident artist.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Keynote: Working with Men and Boys to end DFSV
Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commissioner
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Keynote: Re-centring Aboriginal Children’s Voices with Cultural and Ethical Conscience
Presented by: Shona Reid Guardian for Children and Young People
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Morning Tea - Day 2
11:00 AM - 11:40 AM
Project Waterways - Report Launch
Presented by: Belle Arnold - SNAICC, Gretchen Young – SNAICC, John Byron - AbSec, Dane Callahan - AbSec, and Sasha Houthuysen- KWY.
The Bwgcolman Way - Self Determination in Action
Presented by: Jeanie Sam - Manager, Children and Youth Services, and Elsa Morton - Senior Support Worker, Family Participation Program. Palm Island Community Company.
11:40 AM - 12:20 PM
Strengthening Safety Together: An Aboriginal-Led Approach to Risk
Presented by: Emily James - Nugel Practice Training Lead (Aboriginal Children in Aboriginal Care) Program and Blake Keating - Senior Program Manager - Western Metropolitan Nugel (Aboriginal Children in Aboriginal Care) Program. The Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency (VACCA)
Allyship Unfiltered
Presented by: Maria Palumbo - CEO of Junction Australia and Craig Rigney - CEO of KWY Aboriginal Corporation.
12:20 PM - 1:20 PM
Lunch - Day 2
1:20 PM - 2:15 PM
Panel Discussion: Champions for Change: Driving Innovation in Leadership and Policy
Regan Mitchell, Head of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Strategy, Our Watch; Sandy Pitcher, Chief Executive of Department of Human Services SA; Jackie Bray, Chief Executive of the Department for Child Protection and Craig Rigney, CEO of KWY Aboriginal Corporation.
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
Keynote: How would you treat me? How would you care for me? How would you hold me in my grief and old age?
Presented by : Jennifer (Ampetyane) Caruso, Chair of the South Australian Stolen Generations Aboriginal Corporation
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Afternoon Tea - Day 2
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Keynote: Joe Williams
Founder of The Enemy Within
4:15 PM - 4:30 PM
Reflections & Close Day 2
Suite One room
Leigh Whicker room
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Welcome to Country - Day 2
Presented by: Ashum Yarlupina Owen
9:15 AM - 9:20 AM
MC Welcome + Housekeeping
9:20 AM - 9:30 AM
Reflections of Day 1: Belle Arnold
A visual interpretation of the day’s ideas and discussions, presented live by our resident artist.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Keynote: Working with Men and Boys to end DFSV
Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commissioner
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Keynote: Re-centring Aboriginal Children’s Voices with Cultural and Ethical Conscience
Presented by: Shona Reid Guardian for Children and Young People
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Morning Tea - Day 2
11:00 AM - 11:40 AM
Oversight: the key to systems transformation
Presented by: Shaylem Wilson - Principal Aboriginal Advocate and Brooke Oliver - Youth Consultant on behalf of Shona Reid, Guardian for Children and Young People.
From Transition to Transformation – Community Led Journey
Presented by Annie Kent - Senior Manager, First Nations Network Brotherhood of St Laurence, Laura Romeo-Cocciardi - Site Support Manager, First Nations Network Brotherhood of St Laurence, Dan Mitchell - Executive Director of Services KWY Aboriginal Corporation, and Nadia Currie - ACCO Transformation Manager, SNAICC.
11:40 AM - 12:20 PM
“Yinga” in Practice: Integrating Aboriginal Healing Approaches in Therapeutic Engagement for Young People
Presented by: Tiani Harvey - Aboriginal Therapeutic Practitioner and Alyson Xuereb Graham - Senior Occupational Therapist. The Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency (VACCA)
Healing Starts Here - Male Behaviour Change of Youth & Men
Presented by: Jake Scicluna - Program Coordinator and Daryl Lacey - Men’s Practitioner. KWY Aboriginal Corporation
12:20 PM - 1:20 PM
Lunch - Day 2
1:20 PM - 2:15 PM
Panel Discussion: Champions for Change: Driving Innovation in Leadership and Policy
Regan Mitchell, Head of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Strategy, Our Watch; Sandy Pitcher, Chief Executive of Department of Human Services SA; Jackie Bray, Chief Executive of the Department for Child Protection and Craig Rigney, CEO of KWY Aboriginal Corporation.
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
Keynote: How would you treat me? How would you care for me? How would you hold me in my grief and old age?
Presented by : Jennifer (Ampetyane) Caruso, Chair of the South Australian Stolen Generations Aboriginal Corporation
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Afternoon Tea - Day 2
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Keynote: Joe Williams
Founder of The Enemy Within
4:15 PM - 4:30 PM
Reflections & Close Day 2
SANFL Chairman room
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Welcome to Country - Day 2
Presented by: Ashum Yarlupina Owen
9:15 AM - 9:20 AM
MC Welcome + Housekeeping
9:20 AM - 9:30 AM
Reflections of Day 1: Belle Arnold
A visual interpretation of the day’s ideas and discussions, presented live by our resident artist.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Keynote: Working with Men and Boys to end DFSV
Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commissioner
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Keynote: Re-centring Aboriginal Children’s Voices with Cultural and Ethical Conscience
Presented by: Shona Reid Guardian for Children and Young People
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Morning Tea - Day 2
11:00 AM - 11:40 AM
Understanding the ‘why?’: The truth about the extreme rates of men’s violence against our women, and what we can do to change it
Presented by: Regan Mitchell, Director of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Strategy, Our Watch
11:40 AM - 12:20 PM
Advancing the rights of Aboriginal children in the out of home care sector through community-controlled support
Presented by: Lucy Wade - State Director, Children Youth & Families, Alcohol & other Drugs. Life Without Barriers, Dan Mitchell - Executive Director of Services. KWY Aboriginal Corporation, Sarah Mellet - Chief Executive Officer. InComPro and Shane Catterall - Executive Director, Aboriginal Family Support Services.
12:20 PM - 1:20 PM
Lunch - Day 2
1:20 PM - 2:15 PM
Panel Discussion: Champions for Change: Driving Innovation in Leadership and Policy
Regan Mitchell, Head of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Strategy, Our Watch; Sandy Pitcher, Chief Executive of Department of Human Services SA; Jackie Bray, Chief Executive of the Department for Child Protection and Craig Rigney, CEO of KWY Aboriginal Corporation.
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
Keynote: How would you treat me? How would you care for me? How would you hold me in my grief and old age?
Presented by : Jennifer (Ampetyane) Caruso, Chair of the South Australian Stolen Generations Aboriginal Corporation
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Afternoon Tea - Day 2
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Keynote: Joe Williams
Founder of The Enemy Within
4:15 PM - 4:30 PM
Reflections & Close Day 2
William Magarey room
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Welcome to Country - Day 2
Presented by: Ashum Yarlupina Owen
9:15 AM - 9:20 AM
MC Welcome + Housekeeping
9:20 AM - 9:30 AM
Reflections of Day 1: Belle Arnold
A visual interpretation of the day’s ideas and discussions, presented live by our resident artist.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Keynote: Working with Men and Boys to end DFSV
Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commissioner
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Keynote: Re-centring Aboriginal Children’s Voices with Cultural and Ethical Conscience
Presented by: Shona Reid Guardian for Children and Young People
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Morning Tea - Day 2
11:00 AM - 11:40 AM
Project Waterways - Report Launch
Presented by: Belle Arnold - SNAICC, Gretchen Young – SNAICC, John Byron - AbSec, Dane Callahan - AbSec, and Sasha Houthuysen- KWY.
11:40 AM - 12:20 PM
Strengthening Safety Together: An Aboriginal-Led Approach to Risk
Presented by: Emily James - Nugel Practice Training Lead (Aboriginal Children in Aboriginal Care) Program and Blake Keating - Senior Program Manager - Western Metropolitan Nugel (Aboriginal Children in Aboriginal Care) Program. The Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency (VACCA)
12:20 PM - 1:20 PM
Lunch - Day 2
1:20 PM - 2:15 PM
Panel Discussion: Champions for Change: Driving Innovation in Leadership and Policy
Regan Mitchell, Head of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Strategy, Our Watch; Sandy Pitcher, Chief Executive of Department of Human Services SA; Jackie Bray, Chief Executive of the Department for Child Protection and Craig Rigney, CEO of KWY Aboriginal Corporation.
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
Keynote: How would you treat me? How would you care for me? How would you hold me in my grief and old age?
Presented by : Jennifer (Ampetyane) Caruso, Chair of the South Australian Stolen Generations Aboriginal Corporation
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Afternoon Tea - Day 2
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Keynote: Joe Williams
Founder of The Enemy Within
4:15 PM - 4:30 PM
Reflections & Close Day 2
Premiership Suite room
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Welcome to Country - Day 2
Presented by: Ashum Yarlupina Owen
9:15 AM - 9:20 AM
MC Welcome + Housekeeping
9:20 AM - 9:30 AM
Reflections of Day 1: Belle Arnold
A visual interpretation of the day’s ideas and discussions, presented live by our resident artist.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Keynote: Working with Men and Boys to end DFSV
Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commissioner
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Keynote: Re-centring Aboriginal Children’s Voices with Cultural and Ethical Conscience
Presented by: Shona Reid Guardian for Children and Young People
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Morning Tea - Day 2
11:00 AM - 11:40 AM
The Bwgcolman Way - Self Determination in Action
Presented by: Jeanie Sam - Manager, Children and Youth Services, and Elsa Morton - Senior Support Worker, Family Participation Program. Palm Island Community Company.
11:40 AM - 12:20 PM
Allyship Unfiltered
Presented by: Maria Palumbo - CEO of Junction Australia and Craig Rigney - CEO of KWY Aboriginal Corporation.
12:20 PM - 1:20 PM
Lunch - Day 2
1:20 PM - 2:15 PM
Panel Discussion: Champions for Change: Driving Innovation in Leadership and Policy
Regan Mitchell, Head of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Strategy, Our Watch; Sandy Pitcher, Chief Executive of Department of Human Services SA; Jackie Bray, Chief Executive of the Department for Child Protection and Craig Rigney, CEO of KWY Aboriginal Corporation.
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
Keynote: How would you treat me? How would you care for me? How would you hold me in my grief and old age?
Presented by : Jennifer (Ampetyane) Caruso, Chair of the South Australian Stolen Generations Aboriginal Corporation
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Afternoon Tea - Day 2
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Keynote: Joe Williams
Founder of The Enemy Within
4:15 PM - 4:30 PM
Reflections & Close Day 2
Suite One room
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Welcome to Country - Day 2
Presented by: Ashum Yarlupina Owen
9:15 AM - 9:20 AM
MC Welcome + Housekeeping
9:20 AM - 9:30 AM
Reflections of Day 1: Belle Arnold
A visual interpretation of the day’s ideas and discussions, presented live by our resident artist.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Keynote: Working with Men and Boys to end DFSV
Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commissioner
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Keynote: Re-centring Aboriginal Children’s Voices with Cultural and Ethical Conscience
Presented by: Shona Reid Guardian for Children and Young People
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Morning Tea - Day 2
11:00 AM - 11:40 AM
Oversight: the key to systems transformation
Presented by: Shaylem Wilson - Principal Aboriginal Advocate and Brooke Oliver - Youth Consultant on behalf of Shona Reid, Guardian for Children and Young People.
11:40 AM - 12:20 PM
“Yinga” in Practice: Integrating Aboriginal Healing Approaches in Therapeutic Engagement for Young People
Presented by: Tiani Harvey - Aboriginal Therapeutic Practitioner and Alyson Xuereb Graham - Senior Occupational Therapist. The Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency (VACCA)
12:20 PM - 1:20 PM
Lunch - Day 2
1:20 PM - 2:15 PM
Panel Discussion: Champions for Change: Driving Innovation in Leadership and Policy
Regan Mitchell, Head of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Strategy, Our Watch; Sandy Pitcher, Chief Executive of Department of Human Services SA; Jackie Bray, Chief Executive of the Department for Child Protection and Craig Rigney, CEO of KWY Aboriginal Corporation.
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
Keynote: How would you treat me? How would you care for me? How would you hold me in my grief and old age?
Presented by : Jennifer (Ampetyane) Caruso, Chair of the South Australian Stolen Generations Aboriginal Corporation
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Afternoon Tea - Day 2
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Keynote: Joe Williams
Founder of The Enemy Within
4:15 PM - 4:30 PM
Reflections & Close Day 2
Leigh Whicker room
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Welcome to Country - Day 2
Presented by: Ashum Yarlupina Owen
9:15 AM - 9:20 AM
MC Welcome + Housekeeping
9:20 AM - 9:30 AM
Reflections of Day 1: Belle Arnold
A visual interpretation of the day’s ideas and discussions, presented live by our resident artist.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Keynote: Working with Men and Boys to end DFSV
Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commissioner
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Keynote: Re-centring Aboriginal Children’s Voices with Cultural and Ethical Conscience
Presented by: Shona Reid Guardian for Children and Young People
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Morning Tea - Day 2
11:00 AM - 11:40 AM
From Transition to Transformation – Community Led Journey
Presented by Annie Kent - Senior Manager, First Nations Network Brotherhood of St Laurence, Laura Romeo-Cocciardi - Site Support Manager, First Nations Network Brotherhood of St Laurence, Dan Mitchell - Executive Director of Services KWY Aboriginal Corporation, and Nadia Currie - ACCO Transformation Manager, SNAICC.
11:40 AM - 12:20 PM
Healing Starts Here - Male Behaviour Change of Youth & Men
Presented by: Jake Scicluna - Program Coordinator and Daryl Lacey - Men’s Practitioner. KWY Aboriginal Corporation
12:20 PM - 1:20 PM
Lunch - Day 2
1:20 PM - 2:15 PM
Panel Discussion: Champions for Change: Driving Innovation in Leadership and Policy
Regan Mitchell, Head of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Strategy, Our Watch; Sandy Pitcher, Chief Executive of Department of Human Services SA; Jackie Bray, Chief Executive of the Department for Child Protection and Craig Rigney, CEO of KWY Aboriginal Corporation.
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
Keynote: How would you treat me? How would you care for me? How would you hold me in my grief and old age?
Presented by : Jennifer (Ampetyane) Caruso, Chair of the South Australian Stolen Generations Aboriginal Corporation
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Afternoon Tea - Day 2
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Keynote: Joe Williams
Founder of The Enemy Within
4:15 PM - 4:30 PM
Reflections & Close Day 2
SANFL Chairman room
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Welcome to Country - Day 2
Presented by: Ashum Yarlupina Owen
9:15 AM - 9:20 AM
MC Welcome + Housekeeping
9:20 AM - 9:30 AM
Reflections of Day 1: Belle Arnold
A visual interpretation of the day’s ideas and discussions, presented live by our resident artist.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Keynote: Working with Men and Boys to end DFSV
Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commissioner
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Keynote: Re-centring Aboriginal Children’s Voices with Cultural and Ethical Conscience
Presented by: Shona Reid Guardian for Children and Young People
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Morning Tea - Day 2
11:00 AM - 11:40 AM
Understanding the ‘why?’: The truth about the extreme rates of men’s violence against our women, and what we can do to change it
Presented by: Regan Mitchell, Director of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Strategy, Our Watch
11:40 AM - 12:20 PM
Advancing the rights of Aboriginal children in the out of home care sector through community-controlled support
Presented by: Lucy Wade - State Director, Children Youth & Families, Alcohol & other Drugs. Life Without Barriers, Dan Mitchell - Executive Director of Services. KWY Aboriginal Corporation, Sarah Mellet - Chief Executive Officer. InComPro and Shane Catterall - Executive Director, Aboriginal Family Support Services.
12:20 PM - 1:20 PM
Lunch - Day 2
1:20 PM - 2:15 PM
Panel Discussion: Champions for Change: Driving Innovation in Leadership and Policy
Regan Mitchell, Head of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Strategy, Our Watch; Sandy Pitcher, Chief Executive of Department of Human Services SA; Jackie Bray, Chief Executive of the Department for Child Protection and Craig Rigney, CEO of KWY Aboriginal Corporation.
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
Keynote: How would you treat me? How would you care for me? How would you hold me in my grief and old age?
Presented by : Jennifer (Ampetyane) Caruso, Chair of the South Australian Stolen Generations Aboriginal Corporation
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Afternoon Tea - Day 2
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Keynote: Joe Williams
Founder of The Enemy Within
4:15 PM - 4:30 PM
Reflections & Close Day 2
Friday, March 20, 2026
Track 1
Track 2
Track 3
Track 4
Track 5
8:45 AM - 8:55 AM
Welcome to Country - Day 3
Presented by: Daniel Owen
8:55 AM - 9:00 AM
MC Welcome & Housekeeping - Day 3
9:00 AM - 9:10 AM
Reflections of Day 2: Belle Arnold
A visual interpretation of the day’s ideas and discussions, presented live by our resident artist.
9:10 AM - 10:00 AM
Telling stories that can change our world
Presented by: Catherine Liddle CEO, SNAICC - National Voice for our Children
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Morning Tea - Day 3
10:30 AM - 11:10 AM
Keynote: The National Commission’s work, priorities and innovation in a therapeutic context for First Peoples.
Presented by: Commissioner Sue Anne Hunter National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People
11:10 AM - 12:00 PM
Keynote: The World of Tomorrow
Presented by: Stan Grant Journalist, Author, Moral Philosopher, Film Maker and Communicator
12:00 PM - 12:40 PM
Lunch - Day 3
12:40 PM - 1:40 PM
Panel Discussion: Systems That Heal: The Shift to Self-Determination
Hosted by Stan Grant Adjunct Professor Muriel Bamblett AO, CEO of Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency Catherine Liddle, CEO, SNAICC - National Voice for our Children Commissioner Sue Anne Hunter, National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People Joe Williams, Founder of The Enemy Within
1:40 PM - 1:50 PM
Reflections of Day 3: Belle Arnold
A visual interpretation of the day’s ideas and discussions, presented live by our resident artist.
1:50 PM - 2:00 PM
Closing Remarks
6:00 PM - 11:30 PM
FOCUS Awards & Gala Dinner
*Tickets sold separately The FOCUS Awards are held at the SkyCity Ballroom, North Tce. 6pm doors open, 6.45pm ceremony starts, please be seated by 6.40pm
Track 1
Track 2
8:45 AM - 8:55 AM
Welcome to Country - Day 3
Presented by: Daniel Owen
8:55 AM - 9:00 AM
MC Welcome & Housekeeping - Day 3
9:00 AM - 9:10 AM
Reflections of Day 2: Belle Arnold
A visual interpretation of the day’s ideas and discussions, presented live by our resident artist.
9:10 AM - 10:00 AM
Telling stories that can change our world
Presented by: Catherine Liddle CEO, SNAICC - National Voice for our Children
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Morning Tea - Day 3
10:30 AM - 11:10 AM
Keynote: The National Commission’s work, priorities and innovation in a therapeutic context for First Peoples.
Presented by: Commissioner Sue Anne Hunter National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People
11:10 AM - 12:00 PM
Keynote: The World of Tomorrow
Presented by: Stan Grant Journalist, Author, Moral Philosopher, Film Maker and Communicator
12:00 PM - 12:40 PM
Lunch - Day 3
12:40 PM - 1:40 PM
Panel Discussion: Systems That Heal: The Shift to Self-Determination
Hosted by Stan Grant Adjunct Professor Muriel Bamblett AO, CEO of Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency Catherine Liddle, CEO, SNAICC - National Voice for our Children Commissioner Sue Anne Hunter, National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People Joe Williams, Founder of The Enemy Within
1:40 PM - 1:50 PM
Reflections of Day 3: Belle Arnold
A visual interpretation of the day’s ideas and discussions, presented live by our resident artist.
1:50 PM - 2:00 PM
Closing Remarks
6:00 PM - 11:30 PM
FOCUS Awards & Gala Dinner
*Tickets sold separately The FOCUS Awards are held at the SkyCity Ballroom, North Tce. 6pm doors open, 6.45pm ceremony starts, please be seated by 6.40pm
Track 3
Track 4
8:45 AM - 8:55 AM
Welcome to Country - Day 3
Presented by: Daniel Owen
8:55 AM - 9:00 AM
MC Welcome & Housekeeping - Day 3
9:00 AM - 9:10 AM
Reflections of Day 2: Belle Arnold
A visual interpretation of the day’s ideas and discussions, presented live by our resident artist.
9:10 AM - 10:00 AM
Telling stories that can change our world
Presented by: Catherine Liddle CEO, SNAICC - National Voice for our Children
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Morning Tea - Day 3
10:30 AM - 11:10 AM
Keynote: The National Commission’s work, priorities and innovation in a therapeutic context for First Peoples.
Presented by: Commissioner Sue Anne Hunter National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People
11:10 AM - 12:00 PM
Keynote: The World of Tomorrow
Presented by: Stan Grant Journalist, Author, Moral Philosopher, Film Maker and Communicator
12:00 PM - 12:40 PM
Lunch - Day 3
12:40 PM - 1:40 PM
Panel Discussion: Systems That Heal: The Shift to Self-Determination
Hosted by Stan Grant Adjunct Professor Muriel Bamblett AO, CEO of Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency Catherine Liddle, CEO, SNAICC - National Voice for our Children Commissioner Sue Anne Hunter, National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People Joe Williams, Founder of The Enemy Within
1:40 PM - 1:50 PM
Reflections of Day 3: Belle Arnold
A visual interpretation of the day’s ideas and discussions, presented live by our resident artist.
1:50 PM - 2:00 PM
Closing Remarks
6:00 PM - 11:30 PM
FOCUS Awards & Gala Dinner
*Tickets sold separately The FOCUS Awards are held at the SkyCity Ballroom, North Tce. 6pm doors open, 6.45pm ceremony starts, please be seated by 6.40pm
Track 5
8:45 AM - 8:55 AM
Welcome to Country - Day 3
Presented by: Daniel Owen
8:55 AM - 9:00 AM
MC Welcome & Housekeeping - Day 3
9:00 AM - 9:10 AM
Reflections of Day 2: Belle Arnold
A visual interpretation of the day’s ideas and discussions, presented live by our resident artist.
9:10 AM - 10:00 AM
Telling stories that can change our world
Presented by: Catherine Liddle CEO, SNAICC - National Voice for our Children
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Morning Tea - Day 3
10:30 AM - 11:10 AM
Keynote: The National Commission’s work, priorities and innovation in a therapeutic context for First Peoples.
Presented by: Commissioner Sue Anne Hunter National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People
11:10 AM - 12:00 PM
Keynote: The World of Tomorrow
Presented by: Stan Grant Journalist, Author, Moral Philosopher, Film Maker and Communicator
12:00 PM - 12:40 PM
Lunch - Day 3
12:40 PM - 1:40 PM
Panel Discussion: Systems That Heal: The Shift to Self-Determination
Hosted by Stan Grant Adjunct Professor Muriel Bamblett AO, CEO of Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency Catherine Liddle, CEO, SNAICC - National Voice for our Children Commissioner Sue Anne Hunter, National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People Joe Williams, Founder of The Enemy Within
1:40 PM - 1:50 PM
Reflections of Day 3: Belle Arnold
A visual interpretation of the day’s ideas and discussions, presented live by our resident artist.
1:50 PM - 2:00 PM
Closing Remarks
6:00 PM - 11:30 PM
FOCUS Awards & Gala Dinner
*Tickets sold separately The FOCUS Awards are held at the SkyCity Ballroom, North Tce. 6pm doors open, 6.45pm ceremony starts, please be seated by 6.40pm
Track 1
8:45 AM - 8:55 AM
Welcome to Country - Day 3
Presented by: Daniel Owen
8:55 AM - 9:00 AM
MC Welcome & Housekeeping - Day 3
9:00 AM - 9:10 AM
Reflections of Day 2: Belle Arnold
A visual interpretation of the day’s ideas and discussions, presented live by our resident artist.
9:10 AM - 10:00 AM
Telling stories that can change our world
Presented by: Catherine Liddle CEO, SNAICC - National Voice for our Children
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Morning Tea - Day 3
10:30 AM - 11:10 AM
Keynote: The National Commission’s work, priorities and innovation in a therapeutic context for First Peoples.
Presented by: Commissioner Sue Anne Hunter National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People
11:10 AM - 12:00 PM
Keynote: The World of Tomorrow
Presented by: Stan Grant Journalist, Author, Moral Philosopher, Film Maker and Communicator
12:00 PM - 12:40 PM
Lunch - Day 3
12:40 PM - 1:40 PM
Panel Discussion: Systems That Heal: The Shift to Self-Determination
Hosted by Stan Grant Adjunct Professor Muriel Bamblett AO, CEO of Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency Catherine Liddle, CEO, SNAICC - National Voice for our Children Commissioner Sue Anne Hunter, National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People Joe Williams, Founder of The Enemy Within
1:40 PM - 1:50 PM
Reflections of Day 3: Belle Arnold
A visual interpretation of the day’s ideas and discussions, presented live by our resident artist.
1:50 PM - 2:00 PM
Closing Remarks
6:00 PM - 11:30 PM
FOCUS Awards & Gala Dinner
*Tickets sold separately The FOCUS Awards are held at the SkyCity Ballroom, North Tce. 6pm doors open, 6.45pm ceremony starts, please be seated by 6.40pm
Track 2
8:45 AM - 8:55 AM
Welcome to Country - Day 3
Presented by: Daniel Owen
8:55 AM - 9:00 AM
MC Welcome & Housekeeping - Day 3
9:00 AM - 9:10 AM
Reflections of Day 2: Belle Arnold
A visual interpretation of the day’s ideas and discussions, presented live by our resident artist.
9:10 AM - 10:00 AM
Telling stories that can change our world
Presented by: Catherine Liddle CEO, SNAICC - National Voice for our Children
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Morning Tea - Day 3
10:30 AM - 11:10 AM
Keynote: The National Commission’s work, priorities and innovation in a therapeutic context for First Peoples.
Presented by: Commissioner Sue Anne Hunter National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People
11:10 AM - 12:00 PM
Keynote: The World of Tomorrow
Presented by: Stan Grant Journalist, Author, Moral Philosopher, Film Maker and Communicator
12:00 PM - 12:40 PM
Lunch - Day 3
12:40 PM - 1:40 PM
Panel Discussion: Systems That Heal: The Shift to Self-Determination
Hosted by Stan Grant Adjunct Professor Muriel Bamblett AO, CEO of Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency Catherine Liddle, CEO, SNAICC - National Voice for our Children Commissioner Sue Anne Hunter, National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People Joe Williams, Founder of The Enemy Within
1:40 PM - 1:50 PM
Reflections of Day 3: Belle Arnold
A visual interpretation of the day’s ideas and discussions, presented live by our resident artist.
1:50 PM - 2:00 PM
Closing Remarks
6:00 PM - 11:30 PM
FOCUS Awards & Gala Dinner
*Tickets sold separately The FOCUS Awards are held at the SkyCity Ballroom, North Tce. 6pm doors open, 6.45pm ceremony starts, please be seated by 6.40pm
Track 3
8:45 AM - 8:55 AM
Welcome to Country - Day 3
Presented by: Daniel Owen
8:55 AM - 9:00 AM
MC Welcome & Housekeeping - Day 3
9:00 AM - 9:10 AM
Reflections of Day 2: Belle Arnold
A visual interpretation of the day’s ideas and discussions, presented live by our resident artist.
9:10 AM - 10:00 AM
Telling stories that can change our world
Presented by: Catherine Liddle CEO, SNAICC - National Voice for our Children
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Morning Tea - Day 3
10:30 AM - 11:10 AM
Keynote: The National Commission’s work, priorities and innovation in a therapeutic context for First Peoples.
Presented by: Commissioner Sue Anne Hunter National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People
11:10 AM - 12:00 PM
Keynote: The World of Tomorrow
Presented by: Stan Grant Journalist, Author, Moral Philosopher, Film Maker and Communicator
12:00 PM - 12:40 PM
Lunch - Day 3
12:40 PM - 1:40 PM
Panel Discussion: Systems That Heal: The Shift to Self-Determination
Hosted by Stan Grant Adjunct Professor Muriel Bamblett AO, CEO of Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency Catherine Liddle, CEO, SNAICC - National Voice for our Children Commissioner Sue Anne Hunter, National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People Joe Williams, Founder of The Enemy Within
1:40 PM - 1:50 PM
Reflections of Day 3: Belle Arnold
A visual interpretation of the day’s ideas and discussions, presented live by our resident artist.
1:50 PM - 2:00 PM
Closing Remarks
6:00 PM - 11:30 PM
FOCUS Awards & Gala Dinner
*Tickets sold separately The FOCUS Awards are held at the SkyCity Ballroom, North Tce. 6pm doors open, 6.45pm ceremony starts, please be seated by 6.40pm
Track 4
8:45 AM - 8:55 AM
Welcome to Country - Day 3
Presented by: Daniel Owen
8:55 AM - 9:00 AM
MC Welcome & Housekeeping - Day 3
9:00 AM - 9:10 AM
Reflections of Day 2: Belle Arnold
A visual interpretation of the day’s ideas and discussions, presented live by our resident artist.
9:10 AM - 10:00 AM
Telling stories that can change our world
Presented by: Catherine Liddle CEO, SNAICC - National Voice for our Children
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Morning Tea - Day 3
10:30 AM - 11:10 AM
Keynote: The National Commission’s work, priorities and innovation in a therapeutic context for First Peoples.
Presented by: Commissioner Sue Anne Hunter National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People
11:10 AM - 12:00 PM
Keynote: The World of Tomorrow
Presented by: Stan Grant Journalist, Author, Moral Philosopher, Film Maker and Communicator
12:00 PM - 12:40 PM
Lunch - Day 3
12:40 PM - 1:40 PM
Panel Discussion: Systems That Heal: The Shift to Self-Determination
Hosted by Stan Grant Adjunct Professor Muriel Bamblett AO, CEO of Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency Catherine Liddle, CEO, SNAICC - National Voice for our Children Commissioner Sue Anne Hunter, National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People Joe Williams, Founder of The Enemy Within
1:40 PM - 1:50 PM
Reflections of Day 3: Belle Arnold
A visual interpretation of the day’s ideas and discussions, presented live by our resident artist.
1:50 PM - 2:00 PM
Closing Remarks
6:00 PM - 11:30 PM
FOCUS Awards & Gala Dinner
*Tickets sold separately The FOCUS Awards are held at the SkyCity Ballroom, North Tce. 6pm doors open, 6.45pm ceremony starts, please be seated by 6.40pm
Track 5
8:45 AM - 8:55 AM
Welcome to Country - Day 3
Presented by: Daniel Owen
8:55 AM - 9:00 AM
MC Welcome & Housekeeping - Day 3
9:00 AM - 9:10 AM
Reflections of Day 2: Belle Arnold
A visual interpretation of the day’s ideas and discussions, presented live by our resident artist.
9:10 AM - 10:00 AM
Telling stories that can change our world
Presented by: Catherine Liddle CEO, SNAICC - National Voice for our Children
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Morning Tea - Day 3
10:30 AM - 11:10 AM
Keynote: The National Commission’s work, priorities and innovation in a therapeutic context for First Peoples.
Presented by: Commissioner Sue Anne Hunter National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People
11:10 AM - 12:00 PM
Keynote: The World of Tomorrow
Presented by: Stan Grant Journalist, Author, Moral Philosopher, Film Maker and Communicator
12:00 PM - 12:40 PM
Lunch - Day 3
12:40 PM - 1:40 PM
Panel Discussion: Systems That Heal: The Shift to Self-Determination
Hosted by Stan Grant Adjunct Professor Muriel Bamblett AO, CEO of Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency Catherine Liddle, CEO, SNAICC - National Voice for our Children Commissioner Sue Anne Hunter, National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People Joe Williams, Founder of The Enemy Within
1:40 PM - 1:50 PM
Reflections of Day 3: Belle Arnold
A visual interpretation of the day’s ideas and discussions, presented live by our resident artist.
1:50 PM - 2:00 PM
Closing Remarks
6:00 PM - 11:30 PM
FOCUS Awards & Gala Dinner
*Tickets sold separately The FOCUS Awards are held at the SkyCity Ballroom, North Tce. 6pm doors open, 6.45pm ceremony starts, please be seated by 6.40pm
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