Dion Devow
- Achievements
- Business
- Indigenous
- Leadership
- Men's Health
- Resilience
Dion Devow is a proud Manbarra Traditional Owner from the Palm Island Group and a Darnley Island, Erub, Torres Strait Islander man. He is a respected entrepreneur, keynote speaker, MC, cultural strategist and community leader whose work spans Indigenous affairs, health, education, justice, business and reconciliation.
Named the 2018 ACT Australian of the Year, Dion is also a TEDx speaker and the founder and creative director of DDesigns, an Indigenous fashion and design business. He works with governments, universities, corporations and community organisations to strengthen cultural understanding, build meaningful relationships and turn commitments to reconciliation into practical outcomes.
Dion was the narrator and presenter of the feature documentary Take Heart: Deadly Heart and has extensive experience in media, public speaking, facilitation and high-profile events. His presentations combine lived experience, business knowledge, cultural authority, straight talking and humour. He is passionate about Indigenous entrepreneurship, economic self-determination, leadership and creating opportunities for the next generation.
- From Darwin to Australian of the Year: The Power of Purpose and Identity
- Indigenous Entrepreneurship and Economic Self-Determination
- Aboriginal Australia 101: Building Real Cultural Understanding
- Reconciliation That Delivers: From Good Intentions to Meaningful Outcomes
- Leadership, Resilience and Creating Opportunity
- The Business of Being Yourself
Dion Devow’s presentation was truly captivating, drawing in the audience with his infectious enthusiasm and evident dedication to the subject matter. Dion’s ability to engage his audience and convey his passion so authentically undoubtedly contributed to the success of the event.
The NT Forum Organising Committee extends heartfelt gratitude for Dion’s exceptional presentation at the NT Forum, where he shared his journey from Darwin to becoming an Indigenous entrepreneur and Australian of the Year.
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