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.
Lowitja (Lois) O'Donoghue was born in 1932 in Granite Downs, SA, a remote Aboriginal community.
Discover the inspiring Australian Biography life stories of four leaders in Reconciliation.
From the Film Australia Collection 1998. Made by Film Australia. Directed by Robin Hughes.
From the Film Australia Collection. Made by Film Australia 1992. Directed by Frank Heimans.
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.