Senior Facilitator
Yarraka Bayles
Proud First Nations Woman
Yarraka descends from the Wonnarua, Bundjalung, Birri Gubba, and Gungalu nations, and was born on Gadigal Country before settling in Brisbane.
Deep Community Roots
Raised in Redfern during the 1980s, she now lives on Yuggera Country in South Brisbane with her children and granddaughter.
Extensive Professional Experience
With over 20 years in both Indigenous and non-Indigenous organisations across NSW and QLD, Yarraka has been recognised for her work in art and media.
She has worked with Brisbane Catholic Education and delivers cultural workshops to schools and early learning centres across Southeast Queensland.
Yarraka is driven by a strong passion for empowering young people and passing down cultural knowledge to the next generation.