Awards 2022

Bilawara Lee 

Ludrnilla

Nominated by Mr Bob Shewring

Bilawara conducts many 'Welcome To Country' and 'Smoking Ceremonies' here in Darwin.

Bilawara is a published author with two books to her credit, 'Star Dreaming' and 'Healing From The Dilly Bag'.

Since 2018, Bilawara has been working to revive the Larrakia language, songs and dance.

She has worked and participated in many roles, assisting and interacting as support and advisor.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:

• Honorary Elder for the NT Defence Forces (NORFORCE NT)

• Honorary Elder for the Darwin Festival

• Advisor to Indigenous Business Australia's Vibe Hotel Management

• Goddess Spirit Rising - California

• Goddess Australia Sydney

• 1992-95; Deputy Chair of the Ghanaian Education Advancement Forum and Co-organiser of the National African Festival responsible for performing artists, Government VIPs, Dignitaries and Stall Owners

• Volunteered for the National Folk Festival held annually in the ACT

• Volunteer for the NT Indigenous Music Awards

• worked on the Governing Committee for the Larrakia Nation Aboriginal Corporation

• Deputy Chair of the Top End NAIDOC Committee

• Supporting the Muslim Women's Support Group

• Member of the Multicultural Council Of NT

• Admired and respected with an extensive understanding of Community, National and International Vocation and Research