Ken is a Wamba Wamba descendent with strong family ties to the Lake Boga area. Ken is a fourth-generation descendant of this area, and still has family there and spends a lot of time in this region and is committed to maintaining strong connections to that place.

In Ken’s words:

“I am and have been fortunate to have played a vital role in supporting Elders both past and present. I have been able to travel with and spend time with Elders, and this allowed me to gain greater knowledge and respect. They shared their knowledge with me and gave me a greater insight into Aboriginal issues involving both Native Title and cultural heritage. In recognition of the fact that a number of key Aboriginal Elders trusted me with their knowledge and passion, I feel that now is the time to give something meaningful back to the community, to benefit the future of the Aboriginal people.”

In his professional life, Ken has further extended his relationship with Aboriginal people across north-west Victoria and has continued to build good working relationships through these communities. Recently, this has extended into the Riverland of South Australia, where he has formed and fostered new relationships.

Other current professional service roles are as Chairperson of the Wiran Aboriginal Corporation, a General Manager at the First Peoples of the Millewa-Mallee Aboriginal Corporation and as a past member of the Victoria Aboriginal Heritage Council.