SPEAKERS
Mililma May
Mililma May is a Danggalaba Kulumbiringin Tiwi woman. Currently serving as the Campaigns and Advocacy Manager at Change the Record, Mililma is committed to ensuring that Indigenous peoples are self-determined, empowered and learned, with a core focus on operating from a place of anti-colonialism.
At Change the Record, this work involves centering First Nations peoples and people with lived experience in all areas of decision making, shifting power to the grassroots ensuring that opportunities are shared and most importantly, moving away from siloed approaches to advocacy and towards meaningful collaboration.
Mililma is relentlessly driven by a singular vision: that self-determination and the liberation of Blackfullas must centre a future where every single Indigenous child thrives.
Professor Eddie Cubillo
Professor Eddie Cubillo is a Larrakia, Wadjigan, and Central Arrernte man from the Northern Territory, with strong connections across both urban and remote Indigenous communities. A respected legal scholar and leading advocate for Indigenous justice, he has held senior roles including Anti-Discrimination Commissioner of the Northern Territory, Executive Officer of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Services (NATSILS), and Director of Community Engagement for the Royal Commission into the Protection and Detention of Children in the NT.
Professor Derek Chong
Professor/Dr. Derek Chong is an innovative academic and mental health professional whose work bridges clinical psychiatry, cultural healing practices, and cutting-edge technology. With a focus on Indigenous mental health and psychosocial well-being, Dr. Chong has dedicated his career to advancing holistic approaches to care that integrate both Western medicine and traditional knowledge systems.
He is the visionary behind the development of a virtual reality psychiatric
hospital, designed to provide accessible, culturally safe, and immersive
therapeutic experiences for Indigenous populations worldwide, particularly in
Australia. His research and professional practice highlight the importance of
culture, language, and community in fostering resilience, reducing recidivism,
and addressing mental health disparities.
Throughout his career, Dr. Chong has contributed to academic research,
teaching, and community-based initiatives. His interdisciplinary approach draws
on psychiatry, psychology, Indigenous studies, and digital innovation, making
him a leader in reimagining how mental health care is delivered in the 21st
century.
Dr Daniel Hunt
Dr. Daniel Hunt, a Jaru and Indjibarndi man and General Practitioner, has a keen interest in the health of priority populations, particularly Aboriginal Health.
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