NAIDOC week 2015

Congratulations Graham Taylor NAIDOC Male Elder of the Year

Posted: July 13th, 2015

Filed under: Amangu Yamatji, Amangu Yamatji elder, Australian Defence Force, Graham Taylor, Indigenous youth, Male Elder of the Year 2015, Midwest Region Hall of Fame, NAIDOC, NAIDOC Elder of the Year, NAIDOC week 2015, Three Springs, West Australian, YMAC, YMAC News, YMAC News June edition

Graham Taylor NAIDOC Male Elder of the Year 2015 Credit: Lucas Wroe

Congratulations to Graham Taylor on winning the 2015 Male Elder of the Year at this year’s NAIDOC Awards.

An Amangu Yamatji elder, Graham was born in Three Springs and has made a strong contribution to the Australian Defence Force. He now mentors Indigenous youth as an inspirational leader and role model for young people.

Graham has previously been awarded NAIDOC Elder of the Year in 2008. In 2012 he was also recognised, being elected into Western Australia’s Midwest Region Hall of Fame for his contribution to the region.

Well done Graham.

To read more about Graham visit our latest edition of YMAC News here.

Happy NAIDOC Week!

Posted: July 8th, 2015

Filed under: Bundiyarra Irra Wanga language program, Geraldton, Godfrey Simpson, NAIDOC week 2015, Tom Price.

NAIDOC Week 2015 is now in full swing, and YMAC has been busy celebrating the achievements of Aboriginal people. You can find out what events are happening near you by visiting the official NAIDOC site.

Celebrating NAIDOC 2015 in Tom Price

Geraldton YMAC staff getting a lesson in Wajarri from Bundiyarra’s Godfrey Simpson