Governance & Councils

Gangulu Wisdom Council of Elders

The guidance and authority of our Elders.

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Aunty Siemmone Toby

Siemmone is a Gangulu woman and Elder who is the grand-daughter of Robert Henry Toby a Gangulu Elder. She provides holistic advice in matters of cultural heritage, traditional knowledge keeping and has a keen interest and passion in the Gangulu care of the Spirit and mental health advocacy. The daughter of Aunty Catherine Toby a well known Gangulu artist she continues her cultural authority responsibilities, through her rights and interests as a direct descendant of the Gangulu ancestors and through her birth rights. She is also a caregiver and carer for many of our children and young people taking after her beautiful Mother Aunty Cathy Toby.

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Ambrose Toby

Ambrose is the son of Robert Toby Junior and Grand-son of Robert Henry Toby and has had cultural authority assigned as his birth right, with cultural and ceremonial commitment with Gangulu Men's business when his Grandfather Uncle Bob was alive. Ambrose has a long standing history and intimate knowledge of Gangulu cultural heritage including three decades of cultural heritage work mentored by his Father Robert Toby who was the Gangulu cultural heritage historian chosen by Elders for intergenerational transmission of sacred Gangulu knowledge and law. Ambrose continues to love and work and care for country and actively lives on Gangulu country supporting a number of initiatives founded by his Grand-father and Father, and today continued in honor of our Ancestors and the Creator.

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Uncle Mick Gooda

Mick Gooda’s roots are embedded in both the Yiman and Ghangulu peoples of Central Queensland and has dedicated his career to advocating for the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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Uncle David Miller

Uncle David Miller is a respected Gangulu Elder and one of the nation’s most longstanding cultural leaders. Over many years, he has represented Elders in a wide range of forums across Queensland, bringing wisdom, integrity and strong cultural authority to each role he undertakes. His contribution spans Australian Catholic education, local government, youth forums, Elder forums, and the ongoing support of families and communities. Through this work, Uncle David has made a lasting and valued contribution to both community life and broader civic and institutional settings. Uncle David continues to proudly represent the Gangulu nation in every forum he attends, ensuring that Gangulu voices are not only present, but heard with the depth, authority and cultural insight that he brings as an Elder. His longstanding service and commitment to community make his contribution truly remarkable.

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Aunty Sue Fraser

Aunty Sue Fraser is a Gangulu Elder and the daughter of Aunty Edna Fraser a Gangulu Elder who has provided advice, and counsel to many families of the Gangulu nation, including sharing sacred knowledge that was taught to her with Gangulu protocols. Aunty Sue Fraser is a highly respected Gangulu Elder in our community and her advice is highly sought after by many including our youth and other families when seeking support in their decision making and understanding ethical principles of operation for the Gangulu nation. She provides a strong governance focus, in addition to having unmatched ethical approaches to how the Gangulu nation is governed. Furthermore Aunty Sue along with Aunty Edna played a significant and key role in a large project that was a landmark acquisition for the Gangulu nation - through her knowledge, intimate understanding of Gangulu country and the traditional law that has always governed the Gangulu nation.

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Tracy Fraser

Aunty Tracy Fraser is a member of Gangulu Wisdom Council and is the daughter of Aunty Edna Fraser, one of our oldest and most knowledgeable Gangulu Elders. Aunty Edna throughout her lifetime provided sacred and unique insights into our Gangulu cultural heritage, traditional knowledge system and connection to Gangulu ancestral homelands. Through Aunty Edna's lifelong work and sharing of sacred knowledge, the Fraser family has been an integral part of our journey with Native Title, and cultural custodian pathways. Aunty Tracy has provided Elder advice, counsel and wisdom across all facets of our Gangulu business and cultural protection of traditional ways of knowing and being.

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Damien Miller

Damien Miller is a Gangulu man on our Gangulu Wisdom Council. Damien has a strong connection to Gangulu country and is the son of Uncle David Miller one of our oldest Gangulu Elders. Damien brings a number of strengths and an esteemed career in diplomacy, governance and politics and translates this knowledge to the progression of Gangulu economic and cultural development.

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Sabrina-Rose Toby

Sabrina-Rose Toby is a Gangulu multidisciplinary artist, curator and arts worker based in Gurambilbarra / Townsville. Her creative practice encompasses weaving, sculpture, painting, printmaking, photography, jewellery, installation and object- making, often working with ochre, natural fibres, timber, copper and reclaimed materials. Her work considers Country, identity, truth-telling, repair, matriarchal strength, sovereignty and cultural continuity. Alongside her studio practice, she develops exhibitions, public programs and opportunities for First Nations artists and regional communities, prioritising cultural responsibility, collaborative practice and intergenerational knowledge-sharing.