In the lead up to National Reconciliation Week, we are hosting two free webinars for educators, workplaces and those curious to grow their understanding and explore our shared histories.

United in Reconciliation – how your workplace can step up this May
Wed, 24 April
12.00pm AEST

How can workplaces start of further their reconciliation journeys and celebrate First Nations culture and knowledge this May? Join Children’s Ground for a dynamic online conversation about what First Nations people need from allies in the corporate sector post-Referendum, and he tangible actions we can all take in our workplaces towards reconciliation.

Speakers

Sarah Bailey Partnerships Manager, MECCA M-POWER
William Tilmouth Chair, Children’s Ground
Fallon Wanganeen First Nations Careers Engagement Manager, ANZ

This webinar will be moderated by Amy Poynton, Non-executive Director, Children’s Ground Corporate Board.

Invite your colleagues and networks to join you in watching this lunchtime webinar!

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This webinar is held in conjunction with Wear it Yellow. Wear it Yellow for Children's Ground this National Reconciliation Week (27 May - 3 June 2024) and raise funds to support a bright future for First Nations children and families. Register now at wearityellow.org.au.

If you are in a position to do so, please support Children's Ground at childrensground.org.au/donate.

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Biographies

Sarah Bailey
Partnerships Manager, MECCA M-POWER
Sarah is a senior social impact specialist with 20+ years’ experience developing high-profile, impactful partnerships, programs and social change campaigns across corporate, NFP and government. She joined the MECCA M-POWER team at the start of 2023. Sarah’s role at M-POWER allows her to advocate for gender equality, a cause she is deeply passionate about, and create sustainable change through an innovative partnership model that supports 21 community partners in the M-POWERed Collective. Outside of her day job, Sarah is committed to supporting the mental health of women and children, having created a world-first children’s mental health initiative in collaboration with Dreamworks/20th Century Fox and Smiling Mind that was profiled across national media.
William Tilmouth
Chair, Children’s Ground
William is an Arrernte man, born in Mparntwe/Alice Springs. William has worked in various Government and Aboriginal organisations throughout his career. He was elected the Central Australian ATSIC Regional Chair in the 1980s. From 1988 to 2010, he was the Executive Director of Tangentyere Council. William believes that First Nations children, families and communities should have every opportunity to own and control the decisions that affect them. He is the 2023 NAIDOC Male Elder of the Year.
Fallon Wanganeen
First Nations Careers Engagement Manager, ANZ
Fallon Wanganeen is a proud Narungga man with a passion for leadership and driving positive change for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. With over 10 years of experience across the Banking sector, he consistently demonstrates his ability to inspire and motivate teams towards achieving exceptional results.
At ANZ, Fallon previously led both the enterprise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander recruitment program which included Direct Hires and Early Talent (Graduates, Interns and Cadets), and ANZ’s national Indigenous Traineeship Programs. He is now managing the delivery and execution of ANZ’s first ever First Nations Recruitment, Retention and Professional Development Strategy.
Amy Poynton
Non-executive Director, Children’s Ground Corporate Board
Amy Poynton is an experienced Corporate Executive, Senior Partner and Non-Executive Director of major companies in the professional services, technology, banking industries, and not-for-profits. Amy has over 30 years of combined experience in business management, expert consultation & professional services. She has international experience in business management, customer relationship management and advisory services across ASX and Global top 10 companies and partnerships.