Janene McPherson

I couldn't be any prouder of my little guy if I tried! I had the privilege of delivering the Acknowledgement of Country at the #NOII Symposium. Archie so proudly & confidently spoke & shared his AOC with a room full of principals, teachers & leaders. ❤️💛🖤

It’s National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day – 4 August! This year’s theme Little Footsteps, Big Future honours the journeys our children take as they grow – guided by culture, community and connection to Country. snaicc.org.au/our-work/campa… #NATSICD

Happy National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day. The 2025 theme is "Little Footsteps, Big Future." This theme celebrates the journeys our children embark on as they grow, each step influenced by culture, community & connection to Country. ♥️💛🖤

Powerful and beautiful artwork hangs in Principal @LucyMar935’s office, a gift symbolising Māori and Aboriginal strength and similarities. Lucy wrote - “It anchors me. It reminds me of who I am, where I come from, and the strength of those who came before me.” #Indigenousconnect

Happy NAIDOC Week! This year marks a powerful milestone: 50 years of honoring & elevating Indigenous voices, culture & resilience. "The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy," celebrates not only the achievements of the past but the bright future ahead! ❤️💛🖤

Not every day you get an audience with the incredible Exec Director @k_rigas! Empowered by her words: “Our cultural stories must be heard — from us, to the top.” Grateful for the support of our Dels @Peterjrouse, Dace & Jason. #Maori #Pasifika #Leadership #RepresentationMatters

It is with sadness that we reflect on the passing of Uncle Greg Simms, a proud Elder of the Gundungurra of the Blue Mountains and the Bidjigal of the Dharug Nation.

So incredibly blessed to be in a profession that impacts the lives of others so deeply and profoundly. So grateful for the teachers who spoke life into me and changed the trajectory of my life. @dizdarm @nswaecg @teachNSW instagram.com/reel/DLRj_2Ts_…

@Wildraindreamer @UTS Four of my favourites right here!!!! I should've known you would be hanging with the best Ena! Rose, Heather and Lucy are incredible school leaders... Just like you!!

Inspired by Pasifika pioneers in Academia at @UTS 4 of us Māori & Pasifika Principals in Metro SW Sydney attended. Let our culture be a compass & carrier. We stand on the shoulders of our ancestors and write the guide for those to come. 🧭✨ #PasifikaEd #AAMPP #QueensOfMischief

Congratulations to our Campbelltown Performing Arts HS student, Mariah Alone aka RIAH, who will be performing at the My Sis event @VividSydney tonight! Mariah has a great talent who won the prestigious @triplejunearthd High Indigenous Initiative in 2024. Good luck, Mariah!

3 June marks Mabo Day. A day that commemorates Mer Island man Eddie Koiki Mabo and his successful efforts to overturn the legal fiction of terra nullius, or ‘land belonging to no one’. 📌Learn more: reconciliation.org.au/commemorating-… #Reconciliation #NRW2025 #BridgingNowtoNext

Happy Reconciliation Week! ❤️💛🖤 My beautiful and proud Yuin boy. Teaching him young to be proud of who he is and share our culture. #NextGeneration

Yaguyin Barribugu - Reconciliation Week - Bridging Now to Next This years Reconciliation week theme literally means "from now to next". In Dharug yagu 'now', barribu 'tomorrow', take endings -yin and -gu, so yaguyin barribugu means - from now to tomorrow.

And just like that, my beautiful boy is 3! You have the brightest future my boy!

Happy Mothers Day 'Budyari darrabarra wayangu'. A good day for mums, aunts and mother figures.

Future Aboriginal Education leader and advocate in the middle, allies and champions of our Aboriginal kids and Communities on either side. #AboriginalEducationMatters @dizdarm @pruecar @nswaecg @NSWEducation ❤️💛🖤

. @briscoe_karl Our Close the Gap Campaign 2025 Annual Report, highlights Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership in closing the gap This year’s themes of agency, leadership, and reform underscore the pivotal role Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders and communities continue to play in embedding the four Priority Reform Areas outlined in the National Agreement on Closing the Gap. The Close the Gap Campaign has released its annual report, emphasising both the ongoing challenges and the tangible solutions needed to close the health and wellbeing gap for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The report showcases how the closing the gap priority reform areas are being implemented to create lasting change. A central focus of this year’s report is the success of First Nations leaders who are actively shaping solutions and paving the way to close the gap. These leaders and their organisations have shown steadfast commitment to advancing the rights and aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities-ensuring the survival, dignity and wellbeing of Indigenous Australians. “We are proud to share this report, which not only highlights the achievements made in the pursuit of equity and justice but also reinforces the importance of continuing to elevate Indigenous voices,” said Karl Briscoe, Co-Chair of Close the Gap. ‘ This campaign, our work, is about amplifying and championing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led solutions and showing how our leadership is the key to achieving genuine, sustainable reform.”. Briscoe’s sentiments were echoed by fellow Close the Gap Co-Chair, Commissioner Katie Kiss, who also stressed the significance of holding governments accountable for their commitments. “Our recommendations in this report are clear,” Kiss stated. “We urge all levels of government to fulfill their obligations under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap. This landmark policy initiative is the most comprehensive to date, aimed at delivering improved outcomes across critical health and wellbeing indicators for First Nations peoples. All state and territory governments have signed onto the National Agreement, and they must be held accountable for its implementation.” The Close the Gap Campaign report underscores the importance of building an enabling environment at the departmental and agency level, where the targets set by the National Agreement can be effectively achieved at the local level. According to Commissioner Kiss, without the proper framework, progress will remain stagnated. “Through their collective efforts, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have made meaningful strides. However, there is still much more to be done to ensure that the health and wellbeing of First Nations peoples are truly prioritised.” she added. As the Close the Gap Campaign continues its mission, the report serves as both a celebration of the progress made and a call to action for the ongoing work required to achieve true equality and justice. To read the report, visit Close the Gap. closethegap.org.au/ctg-annual-rep… Key Facts: Report includes: 9 Case studies & 1 Special Contribution. The 2025 report provides tangible solutions to Close the Gap, offering a roadmap for implementing and supporting community agency. It amplifies the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, sharing their expertise and creating change, through innovation, dedication, and the ability to build partnerships. Read in full our press release closethegap.org.au/close-the-gap-… @VACCHO_org @firstpeoplesvic

@MSiokos Oh no I missed it! Looks amazing xx

LEAP is ‘lifelong learning’, ‘personal growth and connections’. Thank you to Sue & Warren for impacting the lives of so many educational leaders across the world. Such great adventures!

Happy International Women’s Day to the remarkable women in our organisation! Your strength and determination inspire us every day. Thank you for helping shape our culture, drive innovation, and setting the bar high for excellence. #IWD2025

Daycare photo day ready!