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.

Dhani is a proud Wiradjuri woman from Cowra NSW, who has grown up on Gadigal Country. Having worked previously at Walanga Muru, Macquarie University, Dhani has strengthened a deep passion and understanding surrounding the importance of providing culturally safe spaces for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in Higher Education. She is excited to join the Gadigal Centre to assist the students here in any way they need throughout their university journey.

Georgia is a proud Worimi woman from Forster NSW, who has grown up on Kuring-gai Country. Through studying an education degree and previously working at Walanga Muru, Macquarie University, Georgia has strengthened her passion for supporting First Nation students to achieve their full potential in educational institutions. She believes that the Gadigal Centre is a culturally safe space that equips Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students with the tools and support to pave their future. She is excited to walk beside First Nation students during their education journey and help every step of the way. 

Karla is a Gamilaraay woman from Coonabarabran, Central West NSW, and has joined the Centre with the goal of supporting and having a direct impact on our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student’s higher education journey and believes the Gadigal Centre provides this for students by connecting them to culture and community.

A proud Wiradjuri woman, Olivia is passionate about helping students reach their full potential by providing a high level of support as they navigate their university journey. She believes the Gadigal Centre is a place that embodies and showcases our culture each day through learning and sharing with staff, students and the wider university community.

Jay is a proud Palawa man who connects to roots in Tin Kettle Island and Pipers River. Jay has always been a big believer that education is a vital step in making Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people on the same level as the rest of Australia. He joined the Gadigal Centre to help in making a direct impact on Indigenous students in their pursuit of higher education and give them the support they need.

Matilda is a proud Gumbaynggir woman who grew up in the Southern Highlands and in Mollymook on the South Coast. Matilda has recently graduated a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Sydney and is continuing to study a Bachelor of Laws.

She is currently working in the Gadigal Centre on communications and events. As a student herself, Matilda is passionate about making sure higher education is accessible to both her peers and those to come.