Colleen Hayward
Lover of sports and culture
Independent Non-Executive Director
Artist: Russell James
Size: 152cm x 152cm
Medium: Black and white photography printed on fine art photographic rag paper
"Every piece of cultural knowledge that people pick up and internalise forms a thread of connection to Country – the more knowledge we share, the greater the connection. And it’s when we’re all truly connected that Australia becomes ‘home’. My dream is to help all Australians learn about my people, our past and our culture, and the wonderful thing is that so many people who weren’t taught that in school are hungry to learn more now. There’s so much we can learn from each other, and telling stories, sharing experiences like sport, which can be one of the few opportunities people get to really know Aboriginal people in a mutually supportive environment, is the key. I love my job."