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Deadlys Nominees 2011: Outstanding Achievement in Heatlh
The Western Desert Kidney Health Project – WA Launched in October 2010 in Kalgoorlie, the Western Desert Kidney Health Project is an exciting and unique health and arts project, designed and implemented by the Aboriginal people of the Goldfields and Western Desert in WA with Wongutha Birni Aboriginal Corporation, the Rural Clinical School of WA, […]
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Deadlys Nominees 2011: Most Promising New Music Talent
Benny Walker Talented singer/songwriter Benny Walker cut his teeth on classic blues, surf and folk before finding his own voice in the raw honesty of acoustic roots music. His intuitive, heartfelt songwriting combines with a rich, soulful vocal delivery. He released his first EP ‘No Cares’ in 2007. This year Benny’s performances have included a […]
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Deadlys Nominees 2011: Outstanding Achievement in Education
Barbara Tapsell – Aboriginal & Islander Education Worker, Darwin High School NT Barbara Tapsell is an inspirational Larrakia and Tiwi woman who has worked tirelessly to empower Aboriginal people through education programs and support for almost 20 years. Barbara is an Aboriginal Education Worker at Darwin High School as well as a Director of the […]
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Deadlys Nominees 2011: Album of the Year
Gurrumul Yunupingu – Rrakala The follow up to his critically acclaimed self-titled debut album of 2008, Rrakala is Gurrumul’s second solo album and sees him one again wrapping his moving voice around deeply felt lyrics. On Rrakala, Gurrumul has added some extra stylistic instrumental techniques, showcasing his talents on piano, drums and harmonies. Leah Flanagan […]
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Deadlys Nominees 2011: Outstanding Achievement in Employment
Brian Dowd – Black on Track-NSW Brian Dowd and ‘Black on Track’ is all about creating opportunities for all Indigenous Australians to identify, accept and self-heal by taking responsibility for their life choices, and becoming empowered through self-worth. Black on Track works closely in communities with such organisations as Mission Australia, FaHCSIA and Joblink Plus, […]
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Deadlys Nominees 2011: Outstanding Achievement in AFL
Andrew Walker – Carlton Young midfielder Andrew Walker is having a deadly 2011, eight years after being drafted by Carlton and given their No. 1 guernsey. As of Round 16, he was Carlton’s leading goal-kicker, the fifth-highest in the AFL – and he’s been dubbed “the matchwinner” by fans and media for rising above the […]
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Deadlys Nominees 2011: Broadcaster of the Year
Bernard Namok Jnr – Top End Aboriginal Bush Broadcasting-NT After starting work as a volunteer at Radio 4MW (Torres Strait Islander Media Association), in 2008, Bernard Nakok Jnr was offered a job in Maningrida in West Arnhem Land as the RIBS operator while doing his Diploma in Radio Broadcasting. He won a Koori Mail Scholarship […]
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Deadlys Nominees 2011: Outstanding Achievement in NRL
Ben Barba – Bulldogs Having already broken several point-scoring records while playing for the Bulldogs Toyota Cup team, Ben made his NRL debut in 2009, and established a regular first grade spot by 2010. Playing at fullback, his pace and try-scoring instincts have been a revelation for the Bulldogs – helping the 22 year old […]
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Your 2011 Deadlys Nominees
Back in June, we put the call out for you to tell us who’s deadly in 2011, and we received thousands of nominations from all over the nation. Follow the links below to read all about your Deadlys’ finalists. The Deadlys class of 2011 is an amazingly talented and inspirational bunch – high achievers in […]
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Deadlys Nominees 2011: Male Sportsperson of the Year
Benn Harradine Benn began to make a name for himself in the field event of discus throwing after fighting his way through to the final at the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games. Then, at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Benn became the first Indigenous field athlete to represent Australia at the Olympics, having already broken the Australian […]
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Deadlys Nominees 2011: Female Sportsperson of the Year
Kirby Bentley A former State and National rep player in netball, after switching to Australian Rules football in 2009, Kirby has twice played at the national titles, and in June 2011, was awarded the Debbie Lee Medal as the Best and Fairest player in Australian women’s football, following the AFL Women’s National Championships in Adelaide. […]
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Deadlys Nominees 2011: Most Promising New Talent in Sport
Tahj Minniecon One of the bright young stars of Australian soccer, and a former member of the Young Socceroos, Tahj began his A-League career with the Brisbane Roar in 2007 after a stint at the AIS. In the 2009/10 season Tahj’s last-minute goal in the National Youth League Grand Final secured a famous 2-1 victory, […]
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Who’s Deadly? The countdown begins
Strong finalists in all 2011 Deadly Award categories reflect a big year of achievement for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Australia. The 2011 Deadlys were launched today at the Sydney Opera House in a ceremony that featured Aboriginal dance company Descendance and performances by Casey Donovan – and a blast from a didgeridoo […]
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Media Alert – Deadlys launch Friday
Don’t miss your chance to cover the launch of the Deadlys 2011, the National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander music, sport, entertainment and community awards in Sydney at The Utzon Room on Friday 15 July 2011. WHAT: The 2011 annual Deadly Awards, now in their 17th year, are bringing the best of black Australia to […]
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Deadly Award Nominations – Important Infomation
DEADLY AWARDS The purpose of the Deadly Awards is to recognise the contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to their community and to Australian society. The Deadlys showcases the outstanding achievement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and provides identifiable national and local role models to inspire all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and […]
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Deadlys Winners Announced
The 16th annual National Indigenous Music, Sport, Entertainment and Community Awards, aka the Deadlys, is Australia’s largest Indigenous award’s night and the final winner in each of the 28 award categories didn’t disappoint. From the grassroots musicianship of our Deadly musicians to the grit and determination our Deadly sportstars have shown in 2010, not to […]
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