Aunty Kerry Charlton is a respected First Nations Yagarabul (Yuggera) Elder, Traditional Owner and Yagara language custodian based in South East Queensland. A verified Traditional Owner of Magandjin (Brisbane), she is connected to the Quandamooka, Yuggera Ugarapul and Kabi Kabi Native Title claims. As an Indigenous Industry Fellow at the University of Queensland, she leads Yagara language revitalisation and co-founded the Wulara-Nguru historical mapping project.

A sought-after keynote speaker, Aunty Kerry delivers powerful Welcome to Country ceremonies and cultural addresses for corporate events, government functions, conferences and festivals. Organisations hire her to provide authentic cultural protocols, Indigenous engagement guidance and meaningful reconciliation outcomes. A direct descendant of Kowali (King Sandy), she is committed to truth-telling, heritage protection and strengthening community through culture, education and healing

• Performance Genre: Cultural Representation, Welcome to Country

• Size: Solo - or with a yidaki player

• Hire For: Significant cultural and social events, Sporting functions, Welcome and Acknowledgment to Country events, Opening ceremonies, Festivals, Local, State and Federal government events, Corporate functions

• Equipment Supplied: No - microphone appreciated

• Location: Brisbane

• Resources : Welcome address