The Worawa Ambassador Program unites a diverse group of passionate individuals who share a commitment to supporting our College’s principles and values. Our Ambassadors, both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal, play a vital role in fostering positive relationships and broadening community connections. They proudly represent the many aspects of the Worawa program, including education, culture, sport, the arts, environment, and social justice. Through their influence and dedication, Ambassadors uplift our students and advocate for the transformative power of education within the broader community.
Dr. Tui Crumpen (BA Hons, MHSS, PhD)
Career Summary:
Dr. Crumpen is a Torres Strait Islander who completed her high school education at Worawa Aboriginal College, earning her Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) in 1994. Currently a Postdoctoral Fellow with a PhD from the University of Melbourne (conferred in 2021), she has 26 years of expertise in program delivery, strategic planning, partnership facilitation, and governance. As an Indigenous consultant and founder of Mopas Consultancy, Dr. Crumpen served as the Director of the Kaiela Institute, a First Nations-led think tank, from 2021 to 2023. The Institute fosters collaboration for strategic development in the Goulburn Murray community and houses the Algabonyah Research and Impact Centre (ARIC), which leads data sovereignty activities in the region. Dr. Crumpen is the Chief Investigator for the Mook Mook Project, which aims to develop measures for shared prosperity in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community on Yorta Yorta Country. Additionally, she has been instrumental in establishing the Munarra Cultural Centre of Excellence and has played a significant role in the Rumbalara Football Netball Club for over 20 years.
Field of Research:
With a growing research track record in Indigenous and rural health, Dr. Crumpen's work spans multidisciplinary research across medical and social sciences. Her PhD focused on national Indigenous representative bodies, and she is deeply connected to First Nations community building. Dr. Crumpen is a member of the First Peoples Assembly Expert Panel for Strengthening Culture, Communities, and Families. She has also worked on the Empowered Communities initiative at the Kaiela Institute, participated in cultural and educational exchanges in the USA, and is an alumna of the 2017 Jawun Emerging Leaders program. Her previous board memberships include the Rumbalara Aboriginal Cooperative and Goulburn Valley Health, where she contributed to bridging cultural gaps and developing inclusive structures.
Outputs and Awards:
Dr. Crumpen serves on the Faculty Museums Committee at the University of Melbourne's Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences (MDHS). She recently co-presented to the National Archives in Kew, England, with her sister, Shani Crumpen (PhD Candidate, UniMelb). Recognised for her leadership in social change initiatives, Dr. Crumpen was named an Atlantic Fellow for Social Equity in 2022, joining an international community of Fellows dedicated to social equity.
Madi Colville Walker, a proud Yorta Yorta woman, is an inspiring musician who embarked on her career after her debut performance at the Tamworth CMAA Junior Academy in 2017. Since then, she has graced numerous prestigious stages across Australia and collaborated with various renowned organisations.
Throughout her music career, Madi has supported celebrated artists such as Uncle Archie Roach, Alice Skye, Isaiah Firebrace, Melody Moko, Kutcha Edwards, and Darlinghurst. In 2023, she achieved a significant milestone by receiving the Uncle Archie Roach Foundation Award at the National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs).
Madi remains deeply connected to her community and Country, and she cherishes the relationships she has built with the organisations and individuals who have supported her along her artistic journey. Their encouragement, along with the unwavering support of her family, continues to inspire her to excel in her music.
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