First Nations students across New South Wales will soon benefit from expanded access to Vocational Education and Training (VET) support under a $100 million joint investment by the Albanese and Minns Labor Governments in partnership with Aboriginal training and community organisations.
Month: March 2026
AH&MRC CEO Adjunct Professor Nicole Turner named NSW Aboriginal Woman of the Year 2026
The Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council of NSW (AH&MRC) proudly congratulates its Chief Executive Officer, Adjunct Professor Nicole Turner, on being named NSW Aboriginal Woman of the Year at the 2026 NSW Women of the Year Awards.
This recognition highlights Nicole’s outstanding leadership and her ongoing commitment to strengthening Aboriginal community-controlled health across New South Wales through her work with the Aboriginal Health & Medical Research Council of NSW. We’re proud to celebrate this achievement and the impact it reflects for our communities and the sector.
Read the full Media Release here.
Celebrating leadership, culture and connection at UGL
Eleven emerging First Nations UGL leaders have taken the next step in their careers at UGL, gaining new skills, cultural confidence and clear pathways into future leadership roles.
Over recent months, these Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees completed UGL’s First Nations Leadership Program, delivered with the Aboriginal Health & Medical Research Council (AH&MRC). The program focused on building capability, strengthening cultural identity and supporting participants to lead positive change in their teams.
A standout moment was a cultural immersion on Country led by Peter Jenson from Circles in the Sand. Participants learned traditional practices such as fire starting and ochre spitting while engaging in meaningful conversations about identity, family and leadership. Many shared that this experience deepened their pride and connection, helping them step confidently into leadership at UGL.
UGL is committed to creating meaningful pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees and ensuring our workplaces reflect the knowledge, culture and strength of First Nations peoples.
Congratulations to all eleven participants on completing the program and stepping forward in your leadership journey.
