Testimonials
- Gary Murray
First Nations Elder
Gary Murray is a respected elder across Victoria and is a multi-clan descendant of the Wamba Wamba (Vic/NSW Murray River), Dhudhuroa (Vic/NSW Murray River), Wiradjuri (NSW Bogan River), Yorta Yorta (Vic/NSW Murray River), Baraparapa (Vic/NSW Murray River), Dja Dja Wurrung (Loddon/Avoca Rivers), Djupagalk (Richardson River) and Wergaia Nations (Wimmera River).
He is also on the Barmal Bijiril Advisory Group, bringing a range of expertise, from cultural history, politics, socio-economics, and education
Liz GilliesCEO, Menzies Foundation
Liz Gillies is a highly respected figure in the philanthropic sector, is the CEO of The Menzies Foundation, andis a highly sought after conference speaker.
Liz’s innovative projects and collaborations are impacting on the way the philanthropic sector approaches the future, and provide a framework for considered critical thinking
© 2026
We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners of the land on which we meet and pay our respects to Elders past and present. We recognise their enduring connection to land, waters, and culture, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded and that this always was, and always will be, Aboriginal land
Barmal Bijiril is a registered charity with the ACNC, DGR 1 Status. ACN : 663 280 019