In these portraits, prominent First Nations Australians talk about their lives.

Born on Ukerebagh Island in northern NSW, Neville Bonner (1922–1999) started his working life as a ringbarker, canecutter and stockman.

A proud Yankunytjatjara woman,Dr Lowitja O'Donoghue AC CBE DSG (1932–2024) was born in remote north-western South Australia (APY Lands).

Discover the inspiring Australian Biography life stories of four leaders in Reconciliation.

From the Film Australia Collection. Made by Film Australia 1993. Directed by Frank Heimans. Born in NSW in 1920, Faith Bandler is a descendant of South Sea Islanders.

From the Film Australia Collection. Made by Film Australia 1992. Directed by Frank Heimans.

From the Film Australia Collection 1998. Made by Film Australia. Directed by Robin Hughes.