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Leader Tapes
Partner: The NED Foundation – providing critical funding for the VAN Leader Tapes project

Partner: The NED Foundation – providing critical funding for the VAN Leader Tapes project

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

The VAN Leader Tapes: Uncle Herb Patten – growing up and influenced by some of the greatest leaders

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

The VAN Leader Tapes: Aunty Jill Gallagher, AO: One of Victoria’s most recognised and respected leaders

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

The VAN Leader Tapes: Yoorrook Commissioner Sue-Anne Hunter shares her growth as a proud Aboriginal leader

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

The VAN Leader Tapes: Aunty Esme Bamblett, proudly taking positions of leadership in community for over 50 years

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

The VAN Leader Tapes: Uncle Col Clark – a quiet and thoughtful approach to leadership with others always in mind

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

The VAN Leader Tapes: Aunty Geraldine Atkinson, a fearless leader for change and Treaty

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

The VAN Leader Tapes: Uncle Bill Nicholson – the youngest recorded Elder of the Wurundjeri Woi wurrung

Uncle Bill Nicholson of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung speaks out about his style of leadership and passion for education.