Famous Indigenous Australians

Ken Wyatt is the Minister of Indigenous Affairs. He is the first indigenous person to hold this role.

• True

• False

GPS is situated on the land of the Bunurong People of the .......... Nation

• Kulong

• Kulin

• Whadjuk

• Arrente

Which famous Indigenous Australians will you find on the $50 note?

• David Unaipon

• Shirley Smith

• Sir Douglas Nicholls

• Edith Cowan

What did David Unaipon invent?

• Lawn mower

• Hills Hoist

• Paddock fencing

• Shearing tool

What were Lionel Rose's achievements?

• First Indigenous boxer to win a world title

• Won a world boxing title aged 19

• Was named Australian of the Year

• Is in the Australian Boxing Hall of Fame

Which is NOT one of Nova Peris' achievements?

• Gold medallist as a member of the Australian hockey team

• Member of the Australian sprint team at the 2000 Olympics

• Senator in Federal parliament

• Respected artist

Ernie Dingo is known for his work as ..

• Religious minister

• Politician

• Actor & TV presenter

• AFL star

Shirley "Mum" Smith was an activist for land rights

• True

• False

Which career did Pat O'Shane NOT pursue?

• Teacher

• Barrister

• Cafe owner

• Florist

Two of these actors appeared in Rabbit Proof Fence.

• David Gulpilil

• Deborah Mailman

• Ernie Dingo

• Casey Donovan