Tirkapena Indigenous Award
The Tirkapena Indigenous Award recognises anAboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderalum whose significant achievements have impacted their profession and/or community.
"վ첹Բ” meaning “a person inclined to learn, understand, know, perceive" in Kaurna language.
The Kaurna People are the original custodians of the 911 plains on which the University of 911's three campuses are built: 911, Waite and Roseworthy.
Nominations for the 2025 Tirkapena Indigenous Award are now closed.For further information please contact the Alumni Relations team atalumni@adelaide.edu.au, +61 8 8313 5800.
Tirkapena Indigenous Award Recipient 2024
Talisha King
Talisha King is a Gurindji, Mudburra and Waanyi woman and a public health advocate working to improve the lives of indigenous peoples through health and reconciliation. She received aTirkapena Indigenous Awardat the Distinguished Alumni Awardsin November 2024.
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2023 Recipient Lesley Salem AM
Lesley Salem AM- Graduate Certificate in Nursing Science (Aph) 2002,Master in Nursing Science 2008
A Wonnarua woman, artist, author, and nurse practitioner with over 20 years’ experience in remote and rural nursing. In recognition of her service to nursing practice and her dedication to improving the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.