Marlee Silva
Marlee Silva is from the Gamilaroi and Dunghutti tribes of NSW. She is a skilled speaker, author, podcaster and presenter. Starting her career in the non-profit sector, Marlee’s path shifted when she was employed as the Co-CEO of Aboriginal education charity AIME Mentoring - a role which saw her shadow the work of AIME’s CEO and act as the representative of the organisation's story and direction, in the media and through keynote speaking. It also gave her the opportunity to study at Stanford University in the USA, making her the first Aboriginal woman to do so.
After publishing her first book 'My Tidda, My Sister: Stories of Strength and Resilience from Australia's First Women' in 2020, Marlee expanded her media reach with appearances on NITV’s January 26th Sunrise Ceremony, ABC’s Q+A, as well as appearing on Today Extra. She now features with NRL on Nine.
Marlee uses her storytelling skills to inspire and create change, and advocate for the causes she is most passionate about, which saw her named as a finalist in the Australian Human Rights Commission 'Young People's Human Rights Medal' in 2019. She has a focus on First Nations people and community, women in sport and various social issues. She also has a passion for sports, rapidly becoming one of the country’s leading voices on women’s sport, particularly Rugby League.
FOR 60,000 YEARS
For 60,000 years, as sure as the sun rises and rests, our people have thrived and survived. Originally penned as a poetic response to January 26th, this is an empowering story of truth, strength and community, told by Gamilaroi and Dunghutti woman Marlee Silva and illustrated by Yamatji man Rhys Paddick.
Watch the trailer here!
