LEGACY CONTENT
The VAN Leader Tapes
The Victorian Aboriginal News (VAN) Leader Tapes is a project born of a passion to promote effective and respectful leadership with Victorian Aboriginal communities. Our goal is to provide a resource where emerging leaders can learn from those leaders who have demonstrated their commitment to leading community and achieving in areas such as self-determination, truth-telling, education, treaty and community strength.
6 March 2024
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.
18 February 2024
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.
28 November 2023
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.
24 November 2023
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.
21 August 2023
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.
31 July 2023
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.
18 July 2023
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.
4 July 2023
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.