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Partner: The NED Foundation – providing critical funding for the VAN Leader Tapes project
6 March 2024
Series 2 of the VAN Leader Tapes given the green light thanks to the very generous support of the NED Foundation.
The VAN Leader Tapes: Uncle Herb Patten – growing up and influenced by some of the greatest leaders
18 February 2024
In this video Uncle Herb Patten passes on some of his recollections and words of advice to the emerging Aboriginal leaders who will help to shape the future.
The VAN Leader Tapes: Aunty Jill Gallagher, AO: One of Victoria’s most recognised and respected leaders
28 November 2023
Throughout her life Aunty Jill Gallagher has experienced a raft of challenges that have shaped her as one of Victoria's most recognised and respected leaders.
The VAN Leader Tapes: Yoorrook Commissioner Sue-Anne Hunter shares her growth as a proud Aboriginal leader
24 November 2023
Sue-Anne Hunter never aspired to leadership, but it found her nonetheless and has positioned her as an inspirational and influential Victorian Aboriginal leader.
The VAN Leader Tapes: Aunty Esme Bamblett, proudly taking positions of leadership in community for over 50 years
21 August 2023
From her early years spent on the missions at Cummeragunja and Rumbalara, Aunty Esme Bamblett has emerged as one of Victoria's strongest Aboriginal leaders.
The VAN Leader Tapes: Uncle Col Clark – a quiet and thoughtful approach to leadership with others always in mind
31 July 2023
Elder-in-residence at Dardi Munwurro, Uncle Col Clark is a leader who believes compassion and caring are fundamental to good leadership.
The VAN Leader Tapes: Aunty Geraldine Atkinson, a fearless leader for change and Treaty
18 July 2023
One of Victoria's most effective leaders, Aunty Geraldine Atkinson speaks frankly to VAN about her style of leadership and drive to promote education.
The VAN Leader Tapes: Uncle Bill Nicholson – the youngest recorded Elder of the Wurundjeri Woi wurrung
4 July 2023
Uncle Bill Nicholson of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung speaks out about his style of leadership and passion for education.
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