Nikita Hart is a proud Bundjalung woman born and raised on Latji Latji Country. She has dedicated more than 18 years to working in Aboriginal affairs, with a strong focus on improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, women and their families.

Nikita brings extensive experience across education and training, early years, community development, program design, evaluation, and health and wellbeing. Throughout her career she has been passionate about creating and supporting culturally strong Aboriginal-led programs that respond to community needs and strengthen connection, wellbeing and opportunity for families.

Nikita is deeply committed to community and believes in the strength, resilience and leadership that exists within Aboriginal communities. She is particularly passionate about supporting young people and creating opportunities to elevate youth voices, ensuring they are empowered to shape the future of their communities.

A graduate of the 2022 Northern Mallee Leaders program, Nikita values leadership, collaboration and the importance of giving back. She has volunteered across a number of community spaces including aged care centres, youth programs and community events.

She is especially proud of her work through Connected Beginnings, where she established the 'Cuppa n Yarn'. Creating a safe and welcoming space for women and children to come together, share stories, build relationships and support one another.

As Chair of Mallee District Aboriginal Services (MDAS), Nikita is honoured to serve her community and is committed to strengthening governance, supporting strong Aboriginal-led programs, and ensuring community voices remain at the centre of decision-making.

Outside of her professional work, Nikita enjoys spending time with her family, being out on Country, and finding peace in nature, especially by the ocean and along the river.

Bio coming soon.

Aunty Stephanie Charles is a descendant from the Wemba Wemba Dja Dja Wurrung Barapa Barapa Boonwurrung Wotjobaluk. Aunty Steph has a passion for teaching language and education to the youth for many decades.

Aunty Steph has decades of experience helping her community and has sat on several boards in her time such as the LAECG, Wemba Wemba Land Council NSW, RAJAC, and is the regional representative and Swan Hill Chair of the LAJAC, and Co-Chair Regional Partnerships.

Aunty Steph is a respected Elder in her community and is passionate about leading the youth and her community in the right direction.

Mark Morgan has significant experience in health and education, variously as an Aboriginal Health Worker, Chronic Care Co-Ordinator and at Meminar Ngangg Gimba.

A long-time advocate for better outcomes and more respectful education for Indigenous students, Mark has worked as a conduit between the Education and other State departments and community.

James Peterson, mostly known in community as 'Jock', is a proud Ngemba and Barkindji man from Brewarrina. He has now lived in the Mildura area for over 40 years on Latji Latji Country.

Over the past 30 years, James has worked across a range of areas and roles, with a strong focus on improving Aboriginal health and increasing access to medical care for his community.

James values spending time on Country with his family and enjoys working alongside his community’s Elders and young people.

Steve is a proud descendent of the Kamilaroi people who lived and worked in the NT for the last 30 years. He is a values-based leader committed to the principles of community control.

Steve has recently retired from his position as CEO Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation after four rewarding years. He is now focused on short term assignments where he can add value and provide a safe pair of hands in times of transition.