About this product
This Who's Who is the authoritative reference source of contemporary Indigenous Australian biographies, listing the top First Peoples selected on merit alone.
Published each September, this reference captures the lives and achievements of Indigenous professionals, including artists, politicians, public servants, academics, writers, doctors, philanthropists, business persons, athletes, and more.
The Australian Indigenous Who’s Who is the only authoritative publication of its kind in Australia, offering access to icons from all walks of life! This familiar volume is recognized as the standard reference source of contemporary Indigenous Australian biographies, profiling individuals in such fields as law, education, politics, entertainment, business, and more.
Documenting the achievement of our First Peoples from a wide variety of occupations and professions, this Who's Who records the diversity of culture in Australians. These biographies are organized alphabetically and provide detailed information on the accomplishments of notable Australians, from coast to coast. All who are interested in the achievements of this country’s most influential Indigenous citizens and their significant contributions to the country and the world beyond should acquire this reference title.
Based on submissions and research, the detailed entries provide information such as:
- date and place of birth
- family history
- education
- career information
- career-related and volunteer affiliations
- creative works
- honours
- memberships
- languages
- clubs and recreation
- contact information
While editors do make selections and edit entries to a standard, the biographies genuinely belong to the people listed and reflect what they, themselves, consider to be important in their lives. Biographees are given an opportunity to update their entries through direct communication.
We also invite prominent, as-yet unlisted individuals to complete questionnaires from which new biographies are created. Further, editors regularly consult reliable sources of information presented by the government, businesses, academia, associations, and reputable media outlets to update existing biographies or create new ones.
We are profoundly grateful for the opportunity to share the accomplishments of the Indigenous Australians contained herein. Whether you are a serious researcher or casual reader, we hope you will The Australian Indigenous Who’s Who to be as fascinating and enlightening as ever before.
