This year, we’re proud to work alongside 11 incredible student authors through our partnership with Bandu.

Bandu delivers a culturally grounded, end-to-end approach to Indigenous employment and corporate reconciliation, creating meaningful pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students through education, support and opportunity.

Together, we share a commitment to empowering First Nations young people. Through Drawing Us Together, these students have been given a platform to explore their creativity, strengthen their storytelling skills, and share their voices with the wider community.

Each author brings a unique perspective, sharing personal experiences and reflections on this year’s NAIDOC theme "50 Years of Deadly", while celebrating culture, identity and connection.