28/07/2026
π Congratulations to our wonderful Milligan Board Member, Michelle Woosnam, on being named the South West NAIDOC Community Person Award recipient!
Michelle is a proud Banjima and Ballardong Noongar woman whose leadership, vision and dedication have created lasting opportunities for Aboriginal women, girls and communities across the South West.
We are incredibly proud to have Michelle as part of the Milligan family and celebrate this well-deserved recognition of her tireless work, compassion and commitment to empowering others.
Congratulations, Michelle! Thank you for the positive impact you continue to make in our community. πΏβ¨
South West NAIDOC Community Person Award
Congratulations to Michelle Woosnam, recipient of the South West NAIDOC Community Person Award.
Michelle is a proud Banjima and Ballardong Noongar woman whose vision, leadership, and unwavering commitment have created meaningful change for Aboriginal women and girls across the South West of Western Australia.
This award recognises Michelle's extraordinary dedication to building opportunities, strengthening connections, and empowering women and young people through culture, leadership, and community.
Michelle is the Co-founder and Chairperson of the South West Aboriginal Women's Collective (SWAWC), where she has grown a grassroots movement into a powerful regional network supporting Aboriginal women through leadership, wellbeing, advocacy, and connection. Through initiatives including leadership roundtables, regional roadshows, the award-recognised Grounded Women's Program, youth leadership opportunities, and community advocacy, Michelle has created spaces where women can come together, heal, grow, and lead.
Her commitment extends through her work as the founder of
Ember Connect, the first national online platform for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and allies, and through Peppitree Consulting, where she supports organisations, schools, and community groups to strengthen cultural capability, inclusive leadership, and trauma-informed practice.
Michelle's impact can be seen in the many women she has supported to build confidence, access opportunities, and step into leadership roles. She has d create pathways for South West Aboriginal women to connect locally, nationally, and internationally, ensuring their voices and experiences are represented on larger platforms.
A leader guided by connection, listening, and collective action, Michelle continues to inspire a new generation of Aboriginal women leaders. Her dedication, generosity, and belief in the strength of women, families, and communities have created a lasting legacy across the South West and beyond.
Congratulations, Michelle, on being named the South West NAIDOC Community Person Award winner. We celebrate your leadership, your service, and the incredible difference you continue to make in our community.
