From Bush to Bench 2019

At this Indigenous Health Forum we will examine NAIDOC Week's theme of Voice. Treaty. Truth in relation to medicine, science and health.

Hear from keynote speaker Jonathon Lindsay-Tjapaltjarri Hermawan, Strategic Advisor and Strong Men and Boys Program Manager at Red Dust, and special guest Kirby Bentley, Reconciliation Action Plan Manager at the AFL, along with a range of speakers from the Doherty Institute and the University of Melbourne.

Full program to follow.

Jonathon Lindsay-Tjapaltjarri Hermawan
Jonathon is a fluent Pintupi-Luritja speaking man from the NT community of Walungurru (Kintore). He is a qualified teacher/educator and proud advocate for Aboriginal community leadership, youth empowerment and reconciliation. Based in Alice Springs, Jonathon works for Red Dust as an Alcohol and Men's Health Educator and Coordinator, journeying with Aboriginal males (youth and adults) and their families.

He is also the host of the national weekly radio show Jam Pakt. Packed with great music, yarns and guests, Jam Pakt gives mob a strong voice on the things that matter most to them.

Kirby Bentley
A talented junior netballer from Mt Barker, WA reaching State U17,19 & 21 competing in the WA State Netball to compete in the National League Netball competition from 2004-2009 for the Perth Oriels/West Coast Fever.

After suffering a public and brutal family tragedy she moved to the AFL Womens game in 2009 to be close with her family going on to represent WA in the National Women’s AFL Championship in the same year. With Premierships to follow with both East Fremantle and Swan Districts, she was a priority pick selection for the Fremantle AFLW Inaugural team.

Kirby’s diverse and varied employment, marketing and appearance roles have seen her operating as a mentor (education & lifestyle) to young indigenous youth through the Wirrpanda Foundation, planning, appearing and marketing the Kirby Bentley Cup – an Indigenous female youth football carnival in conjunction with the West Australian Football Commission annually.

An AFLW Ambassador for the Fremantle Football Club in 2017 & 2018 for appearances & promotion of the AFL Women competition in 2017 & 2018. She was nominated as a finalist in the Jim Stynes Community Leadership Award 2018. She has entered Career leave in 2018 to accept the control role as the Reconciliation Action Plan Manager at the AFL.

Directions
The Doherty Institute is located on the corner of Grattan Street and Royal Parade.

Take the number 19 tram to stop 10 and enter via the revolving doors on Elizabeth Street.

The Auditorium is located to your right as you enter.