ALISON SIMPSON

ARTIST, DANCER, EDUCATOR

Alison Simpson is from the Galare (Kalarie) people of the Wiradyuri nation from Central NSW as well as Birapa Birapa & Wemba Wemba from North West VIC and is culturally connected to many other places. Her sacred beings (or totems) include the Maliyan (wedge tail eagle), the Dhandhaang (fresh water catfish), the Wambuwuny (grey kangaroo) and the Gugaa (goanna).

Alison has over 24 years’ experience in working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families and communities.

She has had the privilege of living and working in a number of regional communities throughout NSW and spent 16 years working in Aboriginal health (3 years at an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation and 13 years in the public health sector).

Alison is one of the Cultural Producers of Giiyong Festival and a valuable and important member of our team. She is also a highly accomplished Traditional Dancer and Artist - see her market stall at the Festival. Alison is also the co-CEO of Twofold Aboriginal Corporation.