Belinda Duarte (Jakiel)

Indigenous Leadership Emerging Leader

2006 - 2007 (pictured centre)

Biography

Belinda Duarte (Jakiel) was an emerging leader under the Fellowship for Indigenous Leadership in 2006-2007. As a Wotjobaluk person Belinda is committed to Indigenous issues and the development of Indigenous people.

Victorian based, Belinda has a vision of equality across all aspects of living for Indigenous people. In particular as a former elite athlete herself, Belinda is working on innovative projects to influence the health and well being of Indigenous Victorians, and improve relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people.

Belinda has held a range of positions of responsibility in government and community organisations – fostering government, business and community relationships.

She is a qualified teacher and previously held the position of the Project Manager – National Indigenous Employment Program with AFL Sportsready.  Belinda is currently the Director of the Korin Gamadji Institute.

Significant roles include her being a Director of VicHealth; Director of the National Aboriginal Sports Corporation Australia; Director of kirrit Barreet; Ambassador of the 'go for your life' program; Ambassador of 'ybblue': the national youth depression initiative; Australian Indigenous Leadership Centre graduate; state Manager Aboriginal outreach for equal opportunity commission Victoria, and many, many more.