Sessions
Welcome Session
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM Thu
The Inaugural LINA Summit will open with a Welcome to Country from Mr Allen John Madden. Allen is a Gadigal man from the Eora Nation. Born in Redfern in 1949, Allen began working at age 14 and has worked for the City of Sydney, Aboriginal Medical Service, Aboriginal Children’s Service, Aboriginal Legal Service, NCAP, New Careers for Aboriginal People Employment among other roles. He is a previous SBS Board member, having also served on the MLALC Board, the Sydney Foreshore Authority and Central Coast Aboriginal Heritage. Allen’s connection to media includes working in television with Redfern Now, Walk on Country, Greatest Cities of the World (BBC), First Australians, Pemulway, First Contact, and Foot Prints. A married man with 10 children, Allen is a life member of RAB sport.