Congratulations to our CEO Antoinette Braybrook AM, who last week received an Honorary Doctorate from Deakin University

Antoinette was awarded the Deakin Honorary Doctorate in recognition of her outstanding commitment to social justice, advocacy and service to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples over two decades, and her vision and leadership in establishing Djirra.

At the graduation ceremony, Antoinette delivered a moving address to a packed auditorium of 700 people, reflecting on her amazing journey over the 30 years since she graduated with a Bachelor of Laws from Deakin’s Institute of Koori Education:

“Here I am again in this room, somewhat nervous and overwhelmed, but feeling deeply honoured and truly grateful to receive this recognition which in truth is not about me, but instead this recognition is about the many Aboriginal women in Victoria who continue to put their trust in me as an Aboriginal woman and as the CEO of Djirra.”

With Antoinette recently home from her global Churchill Fellowship tour, we are all excited to see where she will lead Djirra to next. Congratulations again on this well-deserved honour Antoinette!