ADAM GOODES

Adam Goodes is an advocate for Indigenous Australians, a symbol of resilience and optimism and an inspirational role model who works to create a better Australia for all.

Adam is a proud adnyamathanha man, known for his leadership within the Indigenous community. In 2009, Adam set up The Goodes-O'Loughlin Foundation (GO Foundation) with former Sydney Swans teammate Michael O'Loughlin. The GO Foundation's vision is to create a brighter future for Indigenous children through education.

Adam was named the Australian of the Year in 2014. This distinguished award recognised Adam's community work and advocacy in the fight against racism, empowering the next generation of Indigenous Australians.

Adam co-founded the Indigenous Defence and Infrastructure Consortium (iDiC) in 2016 that provides education, skill training and employment opportunities for Indigenous Australians to support large defence and infrastructure projects.

He is a dual AFL Brownlow Medallist and premiership player for the Sydney Swans, four-time All-Australian, member of the Indigenous Team of the Century and representative in the International Rules Series.  Adam Goodes holds an elite place in Australian Football League’s history. He announced his retirement from AFL in September 2015, leaving the field as the Swans’ games record holder on 372, and one of the most decorated players of all time. 

Adam’s has a number of long-term corporate partners having recently celebrated 15th year as an ambassador for Woolworths and a decade each for Qantas and David Jones. His work in the corporate world extends to advising these companies on their Reconciliation Action Plans (RAP). Adam also does a number of speaking engagements on topics including high-performance culture, resilience, overcoming adversity and diversity and inclusion.

Adam is a co-author of the award-winning Welcome To Our Country picture books series. The books are written for young children, and their families, and introduces First Nations history to a broader audience.

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