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ANU Reconciliation Lecture 2024

Established in 2018 to spotlight Indigenous researchers and their work, this lecture series has evolved into The Australian National 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's flagship event for National Reconciliation Week. It serves as a platform for advancing reconciliation, fostering meaningful dialogue, and addressing critical issues affecting Indigenous communities.

We are proud to announce ANU Reconciliation Lecture 2024, this year the lecture will be delivered by Ms Selina Walker a Ngunnawal women, emerging elder and proud granddaughter of Senior Ngunnawal Elder Aunty Agnes Shea OAM.  Co - Chair, ACT Reconciliation Council and a member - Victims of Crime Justice Committee. Selina was awarded 2024 ACT Local hero.

A reception will be hosted from 5-5.30pm which will allow time for networking. 

51³Ô¹ÏÍø Ms Selina Walker 

Selina has been working in the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and surrounding regions for over fifteen years in various roles.
She has kincare of her three Godsons and 5 little cousins, 8 teenagers all together. She supports her two other godsons in foster care and provide respite for other children in out of home care in the community.

In 2017, she was recognised for her efforts as a carer and named the ACT Barnardos Mother of the Year  and was awarded the 2024 ACT Australian of the Year Local Hero for the work she has done towards Reconciliation and as one of the founding members of Yerrabi Yurwang Child and Family Aboriginal Corporation.

Selina has a strong commitment to family and community work within the region. She is a community representative on many different boards and committees for example:
•Ministers Reconciliation Council
•Chair – Council of Catholic School Parents Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Committee
•Chair – Catholic School Parents Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn
•Ngunnawal Bush Healing Farm
•Chair - Catholic School Parents Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn (CSPACG)
•Member - Victims of Crime Justice Committee
But more recently taken over her grandmother’s Aunty Agnes Shea OAM cultural obligations and continuing her work here in the ACT and surrounding regions striving for equity and better outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

Selina is a strong activist for young people, preparing our future leaders and a proud Aboriginal artist. She has a passion and drive for mental health, suicide prevention and awareness.