Dhurranmay-Gal Dhirrabuu: (Outstanding Leaders)

Tamworth NAIDOC Committee 2025

Dhurranmay-Gal Dhirrabuu pays tribute to, the Outstanding Leaders from our First Nations Community. Photographers Danny Dalton, Tess Reading, Jordan Barber and Josh Turner are well known First Nations photographers in the Tamworth region with a passion for capturing special moments and highlighting the positive qualities of individuals, families, and community. The Outstanding Leaders were nominated by members of the community, to acknowledge their commitment and ongoing contribution to Tamworth and the Kamilaroi/ Gomeroi Nation.

Our Outstanding Leaders have a deep understanding of community issues, have in their own ways brought community members together, broadened networks to draw on for input and support, and raised the next generations with love and commitment.

We acknowledge our Elders, our youth, our artists, our teachers, our knowledge sharers, and our carers. We honour their contribution; we recognize their efforts and give thanks for their achievements and their strong spirit.

2025, NAIDOC Week marks a powerful milestone: 50 years of honouring and elevating Indigenous voices, culture, and resilience. The 2025 theme, "The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy," celebrates not only the achievements of the past but the bright future ahead, empowered by the strength of our young leaders, the vision of our communities, and the legacy of our ancestors.