Board

Victor is an Indigenous writer, filmmaker, musician and consultant applying traditional knowledge in a contemporary context. Much of Victor’s work has been based on the arts and reviving traditional knowledge values, particularly Aboriginal fire management, with Aboriginal communities and non-Indigenous Australians.

Victor holds an Honorary Doctor of Science and is the author of several books, including the groundbreaking book, Fire Country.

Andry has spent 20 years working in the area of Natural and Cultural Resource Management in government and non-government organisations predominantly in the Aboriginal Community sector. Andry is currently working at the Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre, undertaking community-based, on-Country projects around Tasmania and the Bass Strait Islands to promote healthy country and community development.

Kylee has been working with Indigenous communities for over 15 years. She is a Director and Coordinator of Gambir Yidinji Cultural Heritage Protection Body in Far North Queensland and is an advanced firefighter with Tinaroo Rural Fire Brigade on Yidinji Country, Atherton Tablelands. Kylee is the Crew leader of Gambir Yidinji Cultural Heritage Women’s team and upholds the Cultural Heritage Act along with her team. She participates in the strong continuance of Cultural Fire and cultural practices including song, dance, storytelling and art.

Brett is a passionate senior executive with a strong record of achievement in government and community organisations, and small business. During a 20-year executive career, he has held senior strategic planning, culture change and operational roles spanning diverse teams, functions and portfolios. His leadership has been shaped by high-pressure assignments and pivotal experiences including oversight of Victorian State relief and recovery efforts during major emergencies and frontline roles during and after Victoria’s Black Saturday Bushfires.

His deep commitment to public service and ability to deliver change in complex, highly regulated settings has been recognised with awards including the National Emergency Medal and Australian Surf Lifesaver of the Year. A number of his initiatives inform state, national and international policies and frameworks. As a leader, he combines strong interpersonal skills with strategic thinking, a deep understanding of operational realities, a demonstrable history of innovation and sound financial management. Brett has been supporting the return and strengthening of cultural fire knowledge into communities since 2015.