Allinta Rose
Allinta Rose was born in Brisbane, Queensland, and is 24 years of age. Her language group is Waka Waka and Darumbul. Currently living in Brisbane, she is running her own small business called Deadly Life & Business Solutions. Allinta first gained her passion for business when working with a Not-for-Profit Organisation that assisted Indigenous people wanting to start their own businesses. From this she was inspired to start her own business. Her business is focused on assisting Indigenous people to achieve success in the area of business and employment. She is looking to grow her business in the future to have full-time staff and to work right across Australia. Allinta's long-term goal is to have an international presence with her business and to work towards expanding Deadly Life & Business Solutions into a Charitable Organisation.

Amber Mercy
Amber Mercy was born in Taree, New South Wales and is 23 years of age. Her language groups are Bunjalung and Biripi. Currently living on the Gold Coast, she is studying at Deakin Institute of Koori Education by correspondence to become a teacher, to be a positive role model for Koori kids. Amber's long term plan is to graduate from university and go on to support and encourage young kids within her community. A passionate and talented surfer, Amber would also like to teach young female surfers and actively seeks to increase training and competition opportunities for Indigenous Surfers whilst continuing to raise financial support. One of her aims is to increase and raise the profile of Australian Indigenous surfers locally and internationally.

Arlene McInherny
Arlene was born in Maryborough, Queensland and is 21 years of age. Her language group is Kattang (Birpai country). Currently living in Sydney, NSW she is working at Macquarie University as a Business Administration Trainee under university IES (Indigenous Employment Strategy). Arlene wants to help young Aboriginal youth who are caught up in crime and try to break the cyclic nature of their offences. She also wants to be a mentor and role model for Aboriginal youth.

Bree Langridge
Bree is a Palawa woman who was born in Hobart, Tasmania and is 23 years of age. Currently living in Melbourne, Victoria, she is teaching performance and doing small shows so that she can make ends meet whilst maintaining the flexibility to keep auditioning. In 2008 she will be going to Universal Studios in Japan to play young Wendy in their Peter Pan show, an exciting break that she hopes will open up more opportunities for her.

Caroline Zada
Caroline was born in Adelaide, South Australia, and is 23 years of age. Her language group is Barkindji. Currently living in Adelaide, she is working as an Academic Adviser in the Indigenous Student Services at University of South Australia. In this position she supports Indigenous students on a range of levels to assist them in achieving success. Caroline sees herself pursuing further study and working as a specialist Visual Art Primary School Teacher in the future.

Emma Riley
Emma was born in Perth, Western Australia and is 23 years of age. Her language group is Wajuk. Currently living in Perth, she is working full-time at Curtin University in the Centre for Aboriginal Studies as the Finance Officer until in 2008 transferring to Travel Officer. She is utilizing her employment at the Curtin University to lay foundations for her long-term plans, by strengthening cultural understandings, cultural protocols and networking and communication skills amongst Indigenous people. Her long term goal is to work positively within her community by establishing good things for their enjoyment. One starting point for her is through the Noongar Netball Club which she is in the process of establishing. Emma is the mother of a baby daughter.

Gwendolyn Banbaniwuy
Banbaniwuy spent most of her childhood growing up at Galiwin'ku (Elcho Island) in North East Arnhem Land before moving to Milingimbi Community with her family as a young girl. She is 26 years old. Her language group is Djambarrpuyngu which is one of the Yolngu Matha languages of Arnhem Land. Banbaniwuy is currently living at Milingimbi and working at the Literacy Production Centre at Milingimbi Community Education Centre. She has been guided by support from her family.

Jessica Bowron
Jessica was born in Seymour, Victoria, and is 22 years of age. Her language group is Noongar. Currently living ins Townsville, Queensland, she is studying to become the best nurse she can be for her people. She aims to benefit Indigenous health by using her nursing skills, knowledge and experiences. She wants to achieve positive outcomes in her field through holistic approaches that combine strategic planning and methods grounded in community practices.

Karla Pengilly
Karla is a very proud mother of two and was born in Tenterfield, New South Wales, and is 28 years of age. Her language group is Kamilaroi. Currently living in Toowoomba, Queensland, she is working as a program manager with Indigenous boarding school students in Toowoomba. She intends to be a psychologist with a focus on Indigenous mental health. Karla's passion is working with her people, youth in particular. She is also working to establish herself as an artist and will hold her first exhibition this year.

Layla Yu
Layla was born in Broome, Western Australia, and is 27 years of age. Her language group is Yawuru. Currently living in Broome, Western Australia, working for Garnduwa - sport and recreation in the Kimberley giving opportunities to Indignous youth to participate in mainstream sport and recreation programs. She also coordinates the leadership program through Garnduwa with aim to develop young Indigenous people's leadership skills and qualities to become future leaders. Layla is also getting ready to have her first baby in 2008.

Lluwannee George
Lluwannee was born in Sydney, NSW, and is 23 years of age. Her language group is Meriam Mir. Currently living in Sydney, she is working for the New South Wales State Parliament for the legislative assembly. In 2008 she is commencing a Masters in International Law and International Relations in the hope that one day she can work for the United Nations or as a diplomat, which she believes will promote and establish cultural awareness and acceptance in today's society, particularly in relation to human rights and indigenous rights.

Mystique Dia
Mystique was born in Broome, Western Australia and is 19 years of age. Currently living in Broome, she is studying at university with the aim of becoming a teacher so that she can encourage people from all races to accept each other. She is very passionate about assisting children to have a strong sense of self confidence.

Nezmia Hay
Nezmia was born in Mount Gambier, South Australia and is 21 years of age. Her language group is Madhi Madhi (South Western NSW). Currently living in Ultimo, Sydney, she is working in the Aboriginal Curriculum Unit at the Office of the Board of Studies. She is also part of a dance group called Brown Sugar which specialises in Indigenous Contemporary dance and educating people not only about dance but about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, language groups and contemporary living. Nezmia is working towards undertaking a degree in Indigenous Education to be able to make a positive contribution in that field and educate people from all races.

Ngaree Ah Kit
Ngaree was born in Katherine, NT, and is 26 years of age. Ngaree is a descendant of the Waanyi and Arabana people and has family in Yarrabah (QLD and Hammond Island (Torres Strait). Currently living in Darwin, Northern Territory, she is and Executive Assistant and is studying part time for a Bachelor of Business, as she would like to run a successful event management business one day. She aims to encourage Indigenous people to participate in decision making processes that affect her. She would like to live in a community where each Indigenous person is aware of the opportunities that are available to them, as well as to participate in projects that will improve their community.

Sharna Richards
Sharna was born in Alice Springs and is 20 years of age. Her language group is Anmatjere. Currently living in Alice Springs, she is working as an Information Services Officer with the Department of Primary Industry, Fisheries and Mines. She hopes her current employment will one day lead her towards a position with the Northern Territory Government that is focused on helping Aboriginal people succeed in life. She is proud to be a young Aboriginal home owner in Alice Springs.

Talitha Coulthard
Talitha was born in Port Augusta, South Australia, and is 22 years of age. Her language group is Adnyamathanha. Currently living in Adelaide, South Australia, where she was and Administration Officer for the National Native Title Tribunal until recently. Talitha is now thinking strongly about going back home to the Flinders Ranges to work as she is missing her home and family.