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Macquarie University/The Lighthouse A new book traces the story of an Indigenous-only group credited with altering the course of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education in Australia. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this story contains images and names of deceased persons. The late Indigenous Australian actor and musician Stephen Albert played many roles, but one of his most significant was his stint aged just 27 as the first Chair of the National Aboriginal Education Committee (NAEC) from 1977 to 1981. Strong leaders: The all-Indigenous members of the National Aboriginal Education Committee influenced education participation, retention and success.

Northern territoryAboriginal community collegeWestern australiaSouth australiaMargaret valadianColin bourkeStephen albertLeanne holtMacquarie universityNational aboriginal education committeeNational aboriginal torres strait islander student unionAboriginal committeeAdelaide institute of technologyAustralian public serviceNational aboriginal educationAboriginal consultative group