Gadigal Centre

Jane is a proud Aboriginal woman with ties to Wiradjuri country from her family in Wellington, New South Wales. In a distinguished career, Jane has served in leadership roles with the Department of Education, recently acting in substantive deputy principal and relieving principal roles at Matraville Sports High School. Jane has worked in Aboriginal education developing a number of successful outreach programs connecting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students with entities such as Sydney Opera House, the GO Foundation, the NSW Art Gallery, the Powerhouse Museum, and the NSW Parliament.

Her experience spans secondary education, outreach, and training. Her work to date is built on meaningful relationships for mutual success and a grounded understanding of the student experience. Jane strives to provide a deep commitment to support and services, and every student in the Gadigal Centre has a positive and empowering experience by focusing on the three key areas of belonging, participation, and learning.

Tianna is the Program Manager at the Gadigal Centre, the University's dedicated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student centre. She is a proud Torres Strait Islander woman herself with Malay and Australian South Sea Islander heritage and – with a long-standing connection to her homelands in QLD and the inner-city Sydney – is passionate about elevating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participation across all aspects of the organisation.

Having extensive experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities for NSW Department of Education, Tianna uses her diverse understanding of communities to support and respond to the needs of students and stakeholders across the university.

David is a proud Wiradjuri man his family is from Wellington, Central West New South Wales. David was born on Gadigal Country, The Block Redfern and raised in Sydney. David worked at the City of Sydney for 20 years in Indigenous Leadership and Engagement working on the City’s lead Indigenous Strategy, The Eora Journey. David also works in event management, consultation and production at major festivals and gatherings throughout Australia for the past 25 years promoting, practising, and sharing the living Cultures of First Nations People of Australia. 

Georgia is a proud Aboriginal woman with family ties to Worimi Country in the Mid-North Coast region of New South Wales. Georgia holds a Bachelor of Education (Secondary) and a Bachelor of Science degree. Through her studies and professional experience at Walanga Muru, Macquarie University, Georgia has deepened her passion for supporting First Nations students to achieve their full potential in educational institutions. She believes the Gadigal Centre provides a culturally safe space where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students are equipped with the tools and resources to shape their futures. Georgia is committed to walking alongside First Nations students throughout their educational journeys, offering guidance and support every step of the way.

Brittannie is a proud Githabul woman from the Bundjalung Nation. Her family comes from a small mission in Far North Coast NSW called Muli Muli. Brittannie was born and bred on Gadigal Land where she currently resides in the Redfern-Waterloo Community. 

With over ten years’ experience in the Australian courts system Britt supported Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people navigate the complex justice system and deliver targeted programs to reduce recidivism across NSW and Victoria. The last eighteen months she has transferred these skills to the University sector to support students navigate university systems to ensure successful academic course completion.

Caroline Dallinger-Simpson (Caz) is a proud Gamilaroi/ Yuwaalaraay woman with cultural connections to Walgett and Angledool in Northwest NSW. Caz’s passions lie in Aboriginal education, Sport and Creative Arts which allows her to individualise the support our young people need to start the conversation. Caz’s experience and dedication to change has led to working with several NSW Sporting Associations, and utilising her own business to provide organisations, schools, and companies across the Country with artworks, youth program delivery and creative program development to provide connection to self and community through a different lens.

Tim Bishop is a Muruwari descendant from northwest NSW and grew up in the St George area of Sydney. As a NAISDA Dance College graduate, he went on to performing with Bangarra Dance Theatre from 2003 to 2006, including international tours and collaborations like Gathering with The Australian Ballet and Bush touring internationally.

Since 2007, he has worked in community arts and cultural development, with notable performances as Diamond Jubilee Pageant, UK (2012), Invictus Games (2018) and NYE events at Sydney Opera House. Tim has worked in the fields of creating arts and cultural programs for Aboriginal young people, producing events and dance touring. 

Uma is the librarian at the Wingara Mura Resource Centre (WMRC). Originally from Sri Lanka, Uma has been working at the Centre for 28 years managing the operation of the Resource Centre. Uma's main work is to provide Information on First Nations resources held in WMRC and other libraries to staff, students, and the University and to other users of the Resource Centre.

Email: support.gadigal@sydney.edu.au
Phone: +61 2 8627 8619

Email: indigenous.recruitment@sydney.edu.au
Phone: +61 2 9114 4743